The Guardian’s Embrace (Royal Blue) - Wood

2026-04-09T08:35:09+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 Blueprint Edition (Royal Blue): This version is printed in a striking monochrome blue. It references the aesthetic of vintage architectural blueprints and the famous Portuguese Azulejo tiles found throughout Brazil's history. It feels nautical, fresh, and deeply connected to the sea.