ITAMAR FREED & KRISTINA CHAN HOLIDAY SPARK
Dear Art lover, Following Kristina Chan & Itamar Freed debut at Photo London, we are delighted to share with you a thoughtfully curated collection of artworks by the artistic duo Itamar Freed and Kristina Chan. This compilation follows their captivating showcase at Photo London 2023. Whether you've been entranced by their creations or are in search of a meaningful holiday gift, this catalog showcases their distinctive exploration of the interplay between reality and fantasy within the natural world. As the festive season commences, the gallery is at your service for all your Christmas acquisitions —an opportunity to bring beauty, contemplation, and a connection to the natural world into your spaces. Each piece extends an invitation to delve into the intricacies of our relationship with nature. May this catalog impart joy and inspiration to your homes and hearts.
Itamar Freed and Kristina Chan's photographic masterpieces delve into the quest for realness in the natural world. Infused with influences from post-impressionism, musings on historical artifact preservation, and the finesse of Japanese printing techniques, their works challenge the very essence of photography. Like a lucid dream, these artists orchestrate narratives within landscapes, blurring the lines between the tangible and the fantastical. This collection showcases a fusion of digital and analog manipulation, incorporating curated environments such as museums and zoos alongside nature photography. Cyanotypes on handmade Japanese paper, lithographs, etchings, and pigment prints—all meticulously crafted using historic and contemporary techniques—invite viewers to question verisimilitude and rethink traditional expectations of presentation. Embark on a journey into the dynamic studio environment where Itamar Freed and Kristina Chan's creative synergy unfolds. Oscillating between the darkroom, print studio, and the great outdoors, this duo captures the wildness and seasons across the globe. Whether physically or virtually, their collaboration forms a hybrid practice, sparking dialogues on the varied representations of nature across the planet, both artificially and naturally. A Study of Nature's Generosity: This body of work invites you to reflect on the generosity, beauty, and continuity of nature. Through an aesthetic lens tinged with empathy, Itamar Freed and Kristina Chan offer a celebration of nature. Each piece is a testament to their profound connection with the environment, urging viewers to reconsider how nature is conveyed and represented globally.
Peacock Etching (1/10), 2023 Etching 70× 42 cm Unframed £1,100 INQUIRE
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Cherry Blossom, (1/5), 2023 Pigment print on archival Kozo Japanese paper. 100× 105 cm Unframed £4,500
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Pinholes (1/10), 2021 Cyanotype on Japanese paper 130 × 30 cm Frame included £650
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Pinholes 2 (2/10), 2021 Cyanotype on Japanese paper 130 × 30 cm Frame included £650
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Pinholes 3 (4/10), 2021 Cyanotype on Japanese paper 130 × 30 cm Frame included £650
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Pinholes 4 (1/10), 2023 Cyanotype on Japanese paper 130 × 30 cm Frame included £650
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Pinholes 5 (2/10), 2023 Cyanotype on Japanese paper 130 × 30 cm Frame included £650
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Pinholes 6 (2/10), 2023 Cyanotype on Japanese paper 130 × 30 cm Frame included £650
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Aloe Vera I (2/5), 2019 Cyanotype on Tosa Shi handmade Japanese paper 60 × 67 cm Frame included £3,100
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Aloe Vera II (2/5), 2019 Cyanotype on Tosa Shi handmade Japanese paper 60 × 67 cm Frame included £3,100
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Here (1/5), 2022 Pigment print on Japanese paper 120 × 80 cm Frame included £4,000
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There (1/5), 2022 Pigment print on Japanese paper 120 × 80 cm Frame included £4,000
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Cypress Tree I (9/10), 2019 Etching with chine colle on Zerkyl Natural 63 × 47 cm Unframed £1,100
Cypress Tree II (1/10)2019 Etching with chine colle on Zerkyl Natural German etch 63 × 47 cm Unframed £1,100
Cypress Tree III (AP3/3), 2019 Etching with chine colle on Zerkall German etch white 63 × 47 cm Unframed £1,100
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Peacock (2/10), 2019 Pigment print on archival Japanese paper 90 x 57 cm Unframed £2,000
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THANK YOU & HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON AND HAPPY 2024
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