Shanty Town Acrylic Print
Arriving in Johannesburg fulfilled a lifelong dream of mine, a moment that resonated deeply and profoundly within my soul, filling me with a powerful mix of anticipation and wonder that was almost overwhelming. The journey to Soweto revealed stark and striking contrasts between the Indigenous people who have called this land home for generations and the colonizers who once ruled over them with an iron fist, a reality that is both palpable and evident in the glaring housing disparities that are visible throughout the region. Johannesburg's towering high rises, symbols of wealth and progress, stood in sharp and unwavering contrast to the fragile tin roofs of nearby shanty towns, showcasing the profound exploitation and daily struggles of its most vulnerable inhabitants who endure hardships unimaginable to others. The image titled "Shanty Town" honors the oppressed and marginalized, serving not only as a poignant visual tribute to their resilience but also highlighting the deep inequalities that persist in our world today, ultimately inspiring meaningful and urgent reflection on the ongoing global injustices that we collectively face and must urgently address in our shared humanity.
Acrylic prints are renowned as the highest quality prints globally, offering unparalleled color accuracy, sharpness, and detail. Their vivid colors and dynamic depth create a luminous effect, ensuring images are lit from within. With exceptional durability and UV protection, they remain vibrant and crisp for years.
How it's made
Our acrylic prints consist of a metallic photo paper mounted
between layers of crystal clear adhesives and acrylic. They are made in our
cleanroom with a very labor intensive process for each of the 5 layers. Every
acrylic print is machine cut with a CNC machine which produces a satin, machine
cut edge.
Note
All Acrylic Prints are printed at actual size and then machine cut 1/8th
smaller on all sides. If you order a 24 x 36", your final print size will be 23.75 x
35.75". Any Acrylic Print which does not fit in a 20x26” box, will be shipped in a
custom made crate lined with foam.
Acrylic Finishes
Standard Acrylic: A stunning high gloss finish that enhances the visual impact of any artwork by providing a significant depth and vibrancy to the colors. Our standard acrylic is a premium UV filtering acrylic which is specially designed with UV protection to prevent the fading of colors over time.
TruLife Acrylic: An exquisite, museum-quality finish that elevates the clarity and brilliance of any artwork to unprecedented levels. It minimizes glare and reflections, ensuring the true colors, textures, and details of the artwork shine through, even under direct lighting. Enhanced with superior UV protection, TruLife Acrylic guards against color fading and degradation, preserving the vibrancy and integrity of the artwork over time.
Hardware:
Wall Buddies Hanger Provides stability and level hanging, ideal for all sizes. Available for all prints 16 x 24" and larger.
Wire Hanger: Versatile, adjustable; suitable for various wall types. Available for all prints up to 20 x 30".
Sawtooth Hanger: Simple, effective for smaller, lighter artwork. Available for 12 x 18" prints.
Cleat Hanger: Secure, flush mount; perfect for heavy, large formats. Available for framed prints 24 x 36" and larger.
Shanty Town Acrylic Print
Arriving in Johannesburg fulfilled a lifelong dream of mine, a moment that resonated deeply and profoundly within my soul, filling me with a powerful mix of anticipation and wonder that was almost overwhelming. The journey to Soweto revealed stark and striking contrasts between the Indigenous people who have called this land home for generations and the colonizers who once ruled over them with an iron fist, a reality that is both palpable and evident in the glaring housing disparities that are visible throughout the region. Johannesburg's towering high rises, symbols of wealth and progress, stood in sharp and unwavering contrast to the fragile tin roofs of nearby shanty towns, showcasing the profound exploitation and daily struggles of its most vulnerable inhabitants who endure hardships unimaginable to others. The image titled "Shanty Town" honors the oppressed and marginalized, serving not only as a poignant visual tribute to their resilience but also highlighting the deep inequalities that persist in our world today, ultimately inspiring meaningful and urgent reflection on the ongoing global injustices that we collectively face and must urgently address in our shared humanity.
Acrylic prints are renowned as the highest quality prints globally, offering unparalleled color accuracy, sharpness, and detail. Their vivid colors and dynamic depth create a luminous effect, ensuring images are lit from within. With exceptional durability and UV protection, they remain vibrant and crisp for years.
How it's made
Our acrylic prints consist of a metallic photo paper mounted
between layers of crystal clear adhesives and acrylic. They are made in our
cleanroom with a very labor intensive process for each of the 5 layers. Every
acrylic print is machine cut with a CNC machine which produces a satin, machine
cut edge.
Note
All Acrylic Prints are printed at actual size and then machine cut 1/8th
smaller on all sides. If you order a 24 x 36", your final print size will be 23.75 x
35.75". Any Acrylic Print which does not fit in a 20x26” box, will be shipped in a
custom made crate lined with foam.
Acrylic Finishes
Standard Acrylic: A stunning high gloss finish that enhances the visual impact of any artwork by providing a significant depth and vibrancy to the colors. Our standard acrylic is a premium UV filtering acrylic which is specially designed with UV protection to prevent the fading of colors over time.
TruLife Acrylic: An exquisite, museum-quality finish that elevates the clarity and brilliance of any artwork to unprecedented levels. It minimizes glare and reflections, ensuring the true colors, textures, and details of the artwork shine through, even under direct lighting. Enhanced with superior UV protection, TruLife Acrylic guards against color fading and degradation, preserving the vibrancy and integrity of the artwork over time.
Hardware:
Wall Buddies Hanger Provides stability and level hanging, ideal for all sizes. Available for all prints 16 x 24" and larger.
Wire Hanger: Versatile, adjustable; suitable for various wall types. Available for all prints up to 20 x 30".
Sawtooth Hanger: Simple, effective for smaller, lighter artwork. Available for 12 x 18" prints.
Cleat Hanger: Secure, flush mount; perfect for heavy, large formats. Available for framed prints 24 x 36" and larger.