Photograph by Karen Connell

About the Item

Seascape in red by Karen Connell entitled "Anywhere But Here Scene 8". Mounted beneath plexiglass. C-Print photograph. Edition 5. "Anywhere But Here" and it consists of 436 different scenes with only 19 selected for edition printing. The water is actually 1/8" thick pieces of clear, vacuum-formed plastic. The varied molded forms create the wave structure. The watercolor is created by placing layers of acetate underneath the plastic. The coloring and sky are created with lights and backdrops. Property from esteemed interior designer Juan Montoya. Juan Montoya is one of the most acclaimed and prolific interior designers in the world today. Juan Montoya was born and spent his early years in Colombia. After studying architecture in Bogotá, he moved to New York where he graduated from Parsons School of Design. Following two years of work and study in Paris and Milan, he returned to New York, where he founded the design business he has presided over since. His firm specializes in residential and contract interior design, with projects located throughout the United States and Internationally. A member of the interior design hall of fame, a recipient of an honorary doctorate of Fine Arts from Parsons School of Design, A Doctorate from New York School of Interior Design, Star of Design Award, and the Legends Award from Pratt Institute. His contributions to the field of interior design are widely recognized. He is also included in AD100 since its inaugural list, AD Collector (France) top 100, AD 30 Deans of design and a grand master on Elle Decor's A-list.

Dimensions:

Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Composition

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

2000-2009

Date of Manufacture:

2000

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.