Toxic
The Narrative
This work is inspired by the life of Livia Drusilla (58 BC – 29 AD), the third wife of the Roman Emperor Augustus. Livia was considered one of the most influential women of her time—revered, feared, and surrounded by legends to this day. Contemporary sources accuse her of having manipulated and even poisoned her husband to pave the way for her son Tiberius to ascend the imperial throne.
"By capturing the chilling elegance of history’s most formidable empress, the artist masterfully distills the dark undercurrents of political machination, using a calculated visual tension to expose the razor-thin line between absolute devotion and lethal ambition."
Artwork Specifications
Year of Creation
2023
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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