Gaivota do Titicaca (2019) Printmaking by Gabo Gussen

"Sometimes I do get to places just when God's ready to have somebody click the shutter." (Ansel Adams) In order to create 'Gaivota do Titicaca', the Brazilian artist Gabo Gussen followed the process he usually uses to give life to this works: talking inspiration from a photograph, in this case in 2015 in Copacabana, Bolivia, precisely from the shores of Lake Titicaca, has created a romantic landscape painting of which the seagull in the center is the absolute protagonist. Leaning on a white boat of which only one end can be seen, the animal, portrayed realistically in every detail, turns its pround gauze straight in front of him. Observing the work you can breathe an atmosphere of peace and serenity, with a relaxing background: the waters of the lake are calm and the blue sky without a cloud it is clear that, at the time of talking the photo, there was a pleasant and sunny day. The colors used are characterized by bright tonalities, but perfectly matched to each other. The work, in fact, presents an excellent chromatic balance: the white of the boat and the seagull contrast with the blue of the lake and the light blue of the sky. A touch of green and beige was used to represent the natural landscape in the background. Using a particular technique that mixes photography with digital painting, Gabo, through his works, takes us on a magical imaginary journey that catapults us directly into the reality he creates. The viewer, observing the seagull, dreams of being seated on the shores of Lake Titicaca surrounded by nature and warmed by the sun. The seagull, symbol of freedom, could be the protagonist of a fairytale with a moral in which, during his travels, he tells the strange adventures he lives by drawing wise teachings from them. Camilla Gilardi Art curator for MADS Milano Cultural Heritage Sciences Master Progettare Culture. Art, design, cultural enterprises ____ Proven Authenticity: - All works come with a Canson International Certificate of Authenticity, registered with serial number, signed by the artist and the printer. - This document is official and attests to the legitimate ownership of the work, in addition to containing important information, it adds much greater value to the work over time. Main Paper Types: Aquarelle Rag 310g (Infinity) – This genuine, 100% “rag” paper has the unique structure, surface texture and vivid white tone that discerning artists have come to expect from a traditional Fine Art paper. the highest archival standards and is extremely weather resistant. Canson® Infinity Aquarelle Rag brings a unique and incomparable quality to the Fine Art reproduction of photographers and works of art. Edition Etching Rag 310g (Infinity) – is a 100% cotton Fine Art paper with a smooth texture, reminiscent of the original and authentic commercial drawing and etching papers. This paper has the purest shade of white available on the market, without optical whitening agents, also called ABO, which are artificial whiteners that deteriorate over time. Canson Edition Etching Rag offers a high stability and weather resistant shading nuance through natural minerals. This museum-quality paper offers deep blacks, excellent image sharpness, optimized color gradation, and its unique light grains make it ideal for detailed print work, color photographs and exceptional black-and-white portraits. Fine Art Print: - All prints are made from the original high-resolution digital art files. - The printer is special for fine art, and blasts approximately 4 million microscopic drops of ink per second with high pressure. - Mineral paints composed of 12 colors are used. - The papers are carefully chosen, and follow a strict quality control with international museum standards. - The result is surprising and offers a unique visual experience, with a very high level of sharpness and color depth. Limited Editions: Greater exclusivity for collectors, the arts are offered in limited editions. As the works are sold, their price increases. Currently, Limited Edition prices increase by 25% each time 20% of the series run is sold. Once all the runs have been sold out, a caption "Sold out" is placed next to the image and it can never be sold again in the characteristics of the out-of-print format, being the only way to acquire it through one of the collectors who may be willing to resell them.

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