Static Silence - Fine Art Print
Predominantly rendered in monochromatic tones, this composition centers on two hands reaching toward each other in desperate connection—fingers extended, palms open, contact imminent or perhaps forever suspended in the moment before touch. Surrounding this gesture, fragments of sculptural faces emerge from shadowed layers, classical statuary witnessing human tenderness. Purple and blue undertones whisper beneath the grayscale like bruises beneath skin. The collage layers suggest palimpsest, each piece of paper another failed attempt at connection, another witness to longing. Texture creates actual dimension where hands nearly meet, as if they're reaching through the canvas surface itself, trying to break through the barrier between artwork and viewer, between memory and present, between ghost and flesh.A fine art print of an original mixed-media artwork by Megan Ashman, produced on the selected material and sized to preserve the artwork’s composition as closely as possible.
Details
This listing is for a fine art print of the original artwork Static Silence.
Original artwork size: 8x8.
Original artwork materials/techniques: mediums/materials: phosphorescent paints, found objects, paper, wax, photo collage, oxidative inks, distress paint and inks, acrylic pouring, digitally altered images, acrylic paint, watercolor, spray paint, walnut ink, staining mediums, tissue paper, mica powders, glitter, heavy gel medium, gesso, pebeo prism and fantasy paints, ceramic paint, stained glass paint, alcohol inks, iridescent inks, distress crayons, charcoal, pastels, oil pastels, string, beads, jewelry, gems, chains, buttons, foils, newspaper, vinyl, plastic, walnut inks, india ink, colorshift paints and more!
This is a reproduction, not the original mixed-media painting.
Print Materials
Glossy Photo Paper: A bright, smooth, glossy print option designed as an affordable way to collect the artwork. This finish gives the image crisp detail, strong color, and a polished photographic surface.
Premium Smooth Matte Fine Art Paper: A smooth fine art paper option with a clean matte surface for crisp detail and rich color.
Textured Watercolor Fine Art Paper: A fine art paper option with a soft textured surface that adds depth and a traditional art-paper feel.
Luminous Metallic Fine Art Paper: A luminous paper option with a subtle pearlescent finish for bold color and glowing depth.
Satin Poster Paper: A satin-finish poster option for larger display sizes with strong color and a polished surface.
Canvas Print: A canvas print option for select standard sizes, produced for a gallery-style display.
Print Options & Sizing
Print sizes are selected according to the original artwork shape. Sizes are chosen to avoid stretching and preserve the composition as closely as possible.
Fine art paper sizes are kept to standard small and medium formats. Satin poster sizes are used for larger and panoramic formats. Canvas prints are only offered where the shape and size are appropriate.
Made to Order, Signature & Certificate
Each print is made to order, carefully packaged, and signed when possible. A Certificate of Authenticity is included with each print.
Original Artwork
The original artwork is currently available. View the original artwork listing for full details, pricing, and availability.
Artwork Notes
Hidden Images & Elements: Hands represent connection, healing, reaching across divides, or the desperate human need for touch.. The classical sculpture fragments suggest ancient archetypes, the timeless nature of longing, or perhaps the way we become stone when witnessed only from outside.. The monochromatic palette emphasizes form and emotion over distraction, suggesting memory faded to essential gesture.. Purple undertones hint at bruising, sorrow, or spiritual seeking.
Interpretation: This piece explores themes of connection, isolation, witnessing, and the profound human need to be touched and seen.. The reaching hands could represent lovers separated, aspects of self seeking integration, or the divide between suffering person and helping hand.. The surrounding stone faces suggest we are always watched by something larger—ancestors, gods, or the accumulated weight of every human who has ever reached for another in darkness.
