Stairs plays with the idea of movement without progress — that feeling of being suspended between up and down, effort and indulgence. A classical spiral staircase becomes a kind of loop or trap, elegant and endless, while the figure sits casually within it, caught mid-gesture. There’s humour in it, but also something slightly uncomfortable. The image feels balanced and off-kilter at the same time, like a pause taken in the middle of momentum. I like that tension — the sense that this could be pleasure, escape, or avoidance, depending on how long you look. As with much of my collage work, Stairs is about reframing familiar imagery so it slips into something stranger, quieter, and more ambiguous. Print details Mounted giclee print Original collage artwork by Gerard McDonagh Printed and mounted by the artist Archival pigment inks Mounted on archival board Each print is carefully produced by hand, embracing slight variations as part of the process Ready to frame Sizes Available as mounted giclee prints in selected sizes.All sizes refer to the mounted print, not the image alone. Framing options Unframed (mounted) Black frame White frame Natural wood frame All framed options are made to order. Delivery & timing Unframed mounted giclee prints usually arrive within 7–10 working days. Each print is packed flat between protective foam core and two outer layers of card before being sent by UK signed tracked delivery. UK print delivery is £19.95, with free UK print delivery on print orders over £70. Framed prints are made to order and usually take 3–4 weeks. They are glazed with picture glass and are not available for postal delivery. Framed prints are available for free studio collection, or free local hand delivery within 5 miles of the Bravespears studio on framed orders over £50. Bravespears currently ships within the UK only through the online shop. International customers are welcome to contact [email protected] to discuss possible delivery for unframed prints, clothing or stationery. Framed prints are not available for international delivery.
