Specimen from Another Time — Fine Art

Specimen from Another Time - 2001 shows a small cluster of forms set against a plain painted ground. The shapes lean toward one side and leave a soft trail of colour behind them. Mary Pratt often paints ordinary things with careful attention to how they sit in a room.

This fine art print uses a matte paper that holds the quiet tones without a strong shine. A light frame can sit on a dark wall, or a dark frame can rest on a pale wall. The surface stays flat and readable under a ceiling light.

In a hallway above a narrow console, the clustered forms draw the eye first thing in the morning. From the top of the stairs you notice the soft edges and the space around the shapes before the day starts.