Private Commissions— The Object

Some portraits are made for oneself.
Most are made for someone else.

A portrait leaves the studio once.
How it arrives is part of the work.

Wrapped for the journey

Handled as if it were already old.

Wrapped in termeh

A craft older than the work it protects.

Certificate of authenticity

A number, sealed in the archive.
It outlives the packaging.
It outlives me.

The wax seal

The envelope is closed once,
and opened once.

The finished object

Named, and closed.

International Delivery

Each portrait is carefully packaged for secure international transit. Shipping arrangements are confirmed individually for each destination.