Mary Poppins
The Narrative
The Mary Poppins books by British author P. L. Travers first appeared in 1934 and span a total of eight volumes up until 1988. They tell of the magical adventures of the children Jane and Michael Banks with their extraordinary nanny, Mary Poppins.
In this interpretation, the umbrella stands for Mary Poppins’ authority. When she opens it, it is often the moment she takes control and assumes leadership. For Wolfgang, however, the large, overexposed umbrella becomes something entirely different: a kind of portal – a threshold between worlds through which she appears or disappears.
"By elevating a familiar cultural icon through a daring, overexposed luminosity, the artist masterfully transforms a symbol of domestic order into a cosmic gateway, inviting the viewer to step beyond the mundane into a realm of pure, transcendent wonder."
Artwork Specifications
Year of Creation
2024
Medium & Master Standard
Produced as a strictly limited museum-grade edition utilizing the state-of-the-art ChromaLuxe dye-sublimation process on premium aluminium. This archival method ensures unsurpassed brilliance, depth, and certified UV resistance tested for over 60 years. Due to its advanced composition, the artwork is inherently water- and scratch-resistant, offering ultimate durability without the need for protective glass.
Framing & Presentation
Each work is delivered fully archival-mounted and elegantly showcased within a bespoke wooden floating frame, meticulously selected to complement the piece and provide a sophisticated, gallery-ready presentation.
Limited Edition & Dimensions
Strictly limited to a definitive total of only 15 pieces worldwide across all formats, structured as follows:
120 x 160cm | Edition of 1 (Unique Piece)
75 x 100 cm | Edition of 3
30x40 cm | Edition of 11
Notarial Certification & Catalogue Raisonné
To guarantee the absolute integrity, market exclusivity, and strict verifiability of the limitation, the complete commercial edition is legally bound by an affidavit drawn up and certified by a public notary. This statutory declaration explicitly references the official Catalogue Raisonné of the artist and irrevocably bars any future reproduction or reissue of the work for sale outside of these registered specifications.
Authentication
Every single work undergoes a personal final inspection by the artist. To guarantee its provenance, each piece is individually hand-signed and numbered on the reverse. A signed Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) is included with every acquisition, confirming its status as an original part of the limited edition.
Acquisition & Representation
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