A fine art print from an original 42"x66" mixed media charcoal drawing on panel titled "Building".

These fine art prints are produced on Somerset Velvet paper (heavyweight, high quality, archival paper) using Epson Ultrachrome professional fade-resistant archival inks. Please note that print size is the dimension of the printed image itself. Your print will arrive with a white border slightly larger than this to allow for easy framing. This listing is for a print only; it will arrive unmatted and unframed.

I hope to provoke thoughts of abandoned houses as witnesses to life, surviving as empty shells wrapped around the passage of time. These pieces reflect and support the idea of discovering beauty in decay, of looking past the discarded and rejected to see the energy and life that once existed within.

Process is a crucial, and highly evident, element of this work. The surface of the original drawing is intended to parallel the weathered surface of the house itself, while alluding to the countless layers of time and events that made it that way.

Find more details and a full artist statement for my series of "Abandonings" drawings here: http://www.lauragajewski.com/#!abandonings/cdj9

I know this fine art print of my original drawing will find a cozy home on your wall. The imagery inspires memories of rural history and days past. The mixed-media layers and contrast in this piece makes it an instant eye-catcher.

*"Hi Laura,
Just wanted to let you know that my print arrived this afternoon. It's beautiful - I love the paper it's printed on; makes it look rich...like an original, even.
Thanks again!"
-Lori

*"Your work is incredibly moving!!!! I am SO happy I found you on Etsy!!!!! Thank you for getting back to me so fast! My soul is so happy! Xxxo"
- Sherri

*"I received this on Friday Laura, and OH MY it is just GORGEOUS!!!! Truly beautiful. It is clear, the color stand outs, just amazing. I cannot thank you enough for working with me - it is going to the frame shop today!!!!! Have a very merry Christmas. Thank you so much again!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!"

Shipping: Each print is hand signed and dated and shipped with love in a sturdy flat mailer marked as "DO NOT BEND" to ensure safe arrival. When ordering prints, please note that an additional 7 days should be allowed for professional printing and shipping.

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Laura Gajewski earned her BFA in Drawing from Kendall College of Art and Design and an MLS in Art History from Fort Hays State University. Her mixed media drawing work has appeared in solo and group exhibitions at regional and national venues, and been published in books by Oxford University Press and Kennedy Promotions. She has been awarded artist residencies in Proviencetown, MA and Glen Arbor, MI. In 2009, she was honored with a Distinguished Alumni award from Kendall College of Art and Design.