The Guardian’s Embrace (Monochrome/Black) - paper

2026-04-09T10:52:36+10:00

A Tribute to Rio and the Open Arms of the World

"The Guardian’s Embrace" is a study of perspective. Standing atop Corcovado, Christ the Redeemer doesn't just watch over Rio de Janeiro; he embraces it. As a former toolmaker, I am awestruck by the engineering challenge of building such a massive Art Deco structure on the peak of a sheer mountain. I rendered this piece using a "bank note" engraving style to capture the dense urban fabric of the city and the organic curve of Sugarloaf Mountain. It is a collision of the man-made and the natural, all held under the protective span of those open arms.

● The Stone Edition (Monochrome/Black): A classic high-contrast black and white version. This option focuses entirely on the light and shadow, highlighting the dramatic silhouette of the statue against the bright Rio sky.

. Fine Art Paper: The purest way to view the engraving detail.

Vivid Alchemy: This is not a standard print. Using advanced 12-colour Giclée fine art technology, every shadow, ember, and subtle nuance of my original work is captured with a striking, undeniable depth.