Cranes IV
In Zivile Rudzikaite-Matuzoniene’s Cranes IV, the hinge arrives - the quiet rupture between contemplation and motion. A pair of cranes ascends from the shallows, their legs trailing fine, ink-like lines that seem to write their journey directly into the air. The water below trembles with the memory of their departure, while the remaining birds hold their positions, their long necks tilted upward in silent recognition of change. Light expands across the scene - a cool, silvery wash that clarifies every edge, illuminating the tension between stillness and flight.
Rudzikaite-Matuzoniene composes this canvas around the authority of diagonals. Every movement obeys an invisible geometry - beaks, wings, and reflections aligned in a single rising vector that slices the space from lower left to high right. The reeds bend to its rhythm, the brushstrokes echo it, and even shadow submits to the direction of ascent.
With Cranes IV, Zivile Rudzikaite-Matuzoniene transforms intention into momentum. The flock, once grounded in reflection, breaks from the shore and carries the series into the boundless air. It is not simply a depiction of flight but a declaration of becoming - the exact instant where silence turns to music, where the inward rhythm of breath takes visible form. From this canvas onward, the story unfolds above the horizon, each subsequent work expanding the language of freedom first spoken here, in the elegant ascent of Cranes IV.
Prints on Paper
- Printed on archival grade cotton paper without optical brighteners.
- Image dimensions are as shown in Size option plus 2 inch wide white border.
- Ships rolled in a tube.
Framed Paper Prints
- Ready to hang.
- 3/4 inch wide frame.
- 2 inch wide white mat.
- Total dimensions: image dimensions as shown in Size option plus 2 inch mat plus 3/4 inch frame.
- Covered with UV coated acrylic for protection from fading and moisture.
Prints on Canvas
- Ready to Hang: Each print on canvas arrives ready to hang, designed for effortless display.
- Canvas Dimensions: The listed size options show the height and width of the canvas stretched around sturdy wooden bars, with a depth of 1.5 inches.
- Floating Frame: Add 5/8 inch to the height and width of selected dimensions to account for the total frame size. The frame has 2 inch depth.
- Frame Colors: Slight variations may occur due to your lighting environment and the handmade nature of our frames.
- Premium Materials: Printed on archival quality fine art canvas for a luxurious finish.
- Enhanced Protection: Every print is coated with a specialized protective layer to ensure longevity, resist scratches and abrasions, provide UV protection, and make it waterproof.
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Your custom art is carefully crafted and shipped within 7-10 business days. Delivery typically takes an additional 3–5 days, so you can expect to receive your artwork within 2 weeks from the time you place your order.
24-Hour Cancellation Policy
Orders can be canceled within 24 hours of placement. After this time, your order enters production and can no longer be canceled.
Replacements-Only Policy
If your item arrives damaged, we’re happy to provide a free replacement. Since each piece is handcrafted to order, we are unable to accommodate returns or exchanges. Thank you for understanding!
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