Monument - Original Handmade Work on Paper

Monument is an original mixed media collage by Philadelphia artist Libby Saylor featuring stacked architectural and organic forms — arched planes of blush pink and cool stone grey, a vivid teal object anchoring the center, and bursts of electric blue, amber, and violet — assembled into something that feels both ancient and immediate. Set against a deep field of near-black, the layered forms create a sense of quiet monumentality, as if fragments of landscape and structure have been gathered and held still. A bold, one-of-a-kind statement piece, Monument brings chromatic intensity and grounded presence to any curated interior — ideal for designers seeking art that commands a wall without overwhelming a room.

Sourced from Libby's own 35mm film photography shot on a manual camera, Monument begins with a found object — a ceramic tile discovered in the yard, photographed as part of an ongoing series capturing everyday things found in the natural world. That image became the seed of a painting, 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 overlooked into the monumental.

Details:

• Paper size: 14"w × 20"h
• Materials: Color reproduction of original 35mm film photography, tempera, acrylic, watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, 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.

View print of this work here.