I Can See Them, Too - PRINT in Antique Frame

Framed Print of : 

“I Can See Them, Too” 

One of my favourite scenes in “The Order of the Phoenix” was how JK Rowling introduced the thestrals. The moment when Luna Lovegood said to Harry that she could see the thestrals, too, would have been so reassuring to someone who could not believe what creepy monstrosities they were seeing. The way Luna was so gentle and accepting towards them helped change the way Harry saw these misunderstood creatures. So with this altered painting, I wanted to share her view of thestrals, and imagine them in a world where they are perceived as gentle beasts, who love a good run through the grass and to feel the wind through their wings. 

This alteration is on a vintage print of the painting titled “Wild & Free Horses” by American artist Harland Young (1924 - 2015.) This print was produced c1960, and over the years it has slowly lost its vibrant colour due to sun and environmental damage. I spent some time cleaning, touching up, rewiring, and reinstalling the art in the frame. I decided to keep the original faded colours as it worked well with the ethereal feel of the thestrals. 

Altered Muggle Art : With this collection, I’m capturing magical moments from my non-magical “muggle” point of view. By taking vintage artworks and altering them to depict magical places and creatures, I am creating a historical fiction around the idea that the world of magic is real and was captured as part of our history by the original artists. 

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Frame details : Wood, antique frame. Wall display. 

Frame Size : 24 x 32 x 1 cm 

Print details : matted print on matte photo paper. Black family paper lining the back :) 
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