Incense Sticks No.3 XL (2023) Photograph by Serge Horta

Colourful bundles of incense drying in the sun, the day before the start of Têt (Lunar New Year). This village in Vietnam has been making incense sticks for more than a century.
This photograph shows the last stage of incense-making; after each individual stick is dipped several times in an aromatic pink paste, it is then tied into bundles (or bouquets) before it's left to dry in the sun for a few days.
Shot with a large aperture lens which creates a soft bokeh towards the edges of the image giving the impression that the incense field is infinite.

Location: Vietnam
Year: 2023

This print is produced using archival inks on Hahnemühle FineArt Pearl (285 g/m²), a gallery-standard paper renowned for its durability due to its special pearl-gloss coating, designed to produce vivid colours and deep blacks.
Hahnemühle has been making high-quality art papers for centuries, and photographers love it for its consistent quality, archival longevity and exceptional detail reproduction.
The result is a luxurious print with an elegant satin glow and delicate, fine-grain texture that reflects light gently. The colours of this stunning fine art print will look just as vibrant as the original, even after 100 years.

Part of a limited edition of 10 Giclée prints + 2 Artist's Proofs, each accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, signed and numbered, ensuring its uniqueness and collectible value.

The artwork includes a white border, making it easy to frame and display. Ships in a protective tube, carefully protected with acid-free paper, ensuring it reaches you in pristine condition.

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Materials used:

Giclée Print on luxurious Fine Art Paper using archival non-fade inks

Details:

• Photograph on Paper
• From a limited edition of 10
• Size: 102 x 142 x 0.5cm / 100 x 140cm (actual image size)
• Signed and numbered certificate of authenticity
• Style: Organic
• Subject: Abstract and non-figurative
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