The soul is where the light lives.
Edition of 5 on handmade kozo washi, hand-signed and numbered.
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WHSPR was born on screen, but it didn’t go straight to paper. I turned off the atelier lights, and projected the image through a translucent membrane, an optical buffer that diffused the signal and loosened the pixel grid. Clinical sharpness gave way to the physics of passage.
Printed by the artist on thick, handmade kozo washi, it reads as an object first, and a print second.
The soul is where the light lives.
Printed by the artist with Epson UltraChrome archival pigment inks on thick, handmade 300 gsm kozo (mulberry) washi, formed sheet by sheet using the slow-vat Tamezuki method. The sheet has visible thickness and a natural rigidity. It holds its shape when handled. Long kozo fibres add strength, and the matte surface holds remarkable depth without glare. Left untrimmed with a natural four-sided deckled edge, it reads as an object first, and a print second.
Please note that digital screens cannot perfectly replicate physical pigments; the print itself is the definitive reference for color and texture. Subtle variations in character are inherent.
5.0 / 5 · 133 reviews of the atelier
Beautifully crafted piece of art! I can’t wait to see more of his work!
I was lucky enough to get this piece for a good price and I highly recommend getting one for your home or office. It’s really, quite striking. The shipping was quick. Highly recommend.
Love the artwork and am happy to always have a positive interaction with Atelier Kalle Hellzénn. Shipment is great; artwork arrives on time and well packaged. And most important; the artwork is impressive and fills any space with brightness and colors.