Cranes III
In Cranes III, Zivile Rudzikaite-Matuzoniene captures the breath before transformation - a poised, luminous moment in which the cranes test the hinge between gravity and grace. Their wings unfurl halfway, the muscles beneath them caught in a quiet prelude to flight. The air trembles with light, and the reflection of sky merges so seamlessly with water that the boundary between the two vanishes. The world, it seems, is preparing for their ascent.
Rudzikaite-Matuzoniene’s handling of form becomes more fluid here, her brushwork looser yet more confident. The composition stretches outward, letting space itself participate in the act of becoming. The cranes, rendered with elegant restraint, are no longer bound to their reflections; instead, they begin to rise above them. The hues soften to twilight blues and misted ochres, and light filters through the wings like water through glass.
In this third movement of the cycle, the painter transforms waiting into awakening. What was once contemplation now becomes readiness incarnate. Cranes III is not flight itself, but the promise of it - the pulse of energy just before release. Together, the first three works form a sacred triad: stillness, decision, and awakening - a progression that leads us inexorably toward the liberation of Cranes IV, where motion will at last take form.
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.
Free shipping for all orders.
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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