Cardboard Box - Original Handmade Work on Paper

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Cardboard Box is an original mixed media painting by Philadelphia artist Libby Saylor built from layered fragments of paint and construction paper — warm sand, raw umber, deep cobalt, and soft aqua composed into an architectural abstraction that is at once grounded and expansive. Set against an open field of white, the stacked forms create a sense of quiet vastness, as if coastline, sea, and sky have been gathered, torn, and held still. A bold, one-of-a-kind statement piece, Cardboard Box brings material richness and landscape-driven presence to any curated interior — ideal for designers seeking art that anchors a room without overpowering it.

Sourced from Libby's own 35mm film photography shot on a manual camera, Cardboard Box begins with a found object — a cardboard box photographed as part of an ongoing series capturing everyday things in the ordinary world. That analog image became the quiet, textural foundation of the piece, transformed through layered mixed media into something entirely new. Intuitively assembled on 120 lb Legion Stonehenge Paper, the work traces the quiet alchemy of turning the unremarkable into the unforgettable.

Details:

• Paper size: 14"w × 20"h
• Materials: Color reproduction of original 35mm film photography, tempera, acrylic, watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, tissue paper, and construction paper on 120 lb Legion Stonehenge Paper
• Original photography: Shot on 35mm manual camera with color negative film
• Condition: Excellent; wrapped in protective covering and packed and shipped with care
• Sold unframed (framed images are for visualization only)
• Created in 2026 © Libby Saylor

Each original ships with a signed certificate of authenticity.

Care & Display: Frame with UV-protective glass to preserve colors and protect from light damage. Keep away from direct sunlight and humidity.

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Note: Framed image is mockup to help visualize the artwork. This work is only available unframed.

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