An emerging leaf on a staghorn fern takes the shape of a heart in this fine art botanical print by Ian J Muirhead
An emerging leaf on a staghorn fern takes the shape of a heart in this fine art botanical print by Ian J Muirhead

The Staghorn's Heart

A$595.00

Titled "The Staghorn’s Heart," this photograph was captured in my home fernery. With this piece, I wanted to move beyond pure minimalism to explore the intricate abstract beauty of a living sculpture. Flowing lines and rich textures converge around a luminous, heart-like sanctuary, drawing the eye inward as if to a portal from another world. The image is rendered with the warm, soft tones of a classic gelatin silver print, lending it a timeless, captivating quality.

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Titled "The Staghorn’s Heart," this photograph was captured in my home fernery. With this piece, I wanted to move beyond pure minimalism to explore the intricate abstract beauty of a living sculpture. Flowing lines and rich textures converge around a luminous, heart-like sanctuary, drawing the eye inward as if to a portal from another world. The image is rendered with the warm, soft tones of a classic gelatin silver print, lending it a timeless, captivating quality.

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Edition Details

Print– Limited edition of 25, plus 2 Artist Proofs retained by the artist. A2 in size overall (42 cm x 59 cm, 16.5 in x 23.4 in) which includes a 5 cm (2 in) white border on each side.

Quality –Archival giclée print on museum-grade bamboo paper. Each work is signed and numbered in the lower right margin, produced as a 100% carbon-neutral print, and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and a signed artist’s letter referencing the work within the Fronded Forms series.

Framing – Supplied unframed. The integrated white border allows for flexible framing or float mounting.

Shipping – Prices are in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include tracked worldwide shipping. Orders are fulfilled by specialist fine art print partners in the UK, Germany, or the USA.

Delivery – Typically 6–15 business days. Any applicable import duties or taxes are the responsibility of the purchaser.