• The Guardian - Archival Print

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The Guardian

Archival Print, Giclée

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Limited edition of 50 prints, each with a signed certificate of authenticity. Created by award-winning multidisciplinary artist XOV. Printed on premium 308 GSM matte, archival Hahnemühle Rag paper with Giclée technique for lasting quality. Handle with care. Framing recommended for preservation.

About the Work

“The Guardian” is a profound exploration of the surreal connections that bind the visible and invisible realms of our existence. This archival print captures a poignant moment between a man and his spirit animal, a majestic creature that embodies the other-dimensional aspects of his inner self.

Rendered in stunning detail, the spirit animal, with its intense gaze and imposing presence, stands as a guardian and guide, its ethereal form contrasted against the backdrop of a dimly lit European cityscape. The man, dressed in period attire, appears contemplative and somewhat perplexed by the profound encounter, highlighting the complex relationship between our earthly existence and the mystical forces that surround us.

This Giclée print employs a palette that masterfully blends the natural with the supernatural, using surreal imagery to provoke thought and evoke a sense of wonder. “The Guardian Within” invites viewers to reflect on their own hidden depths, suggesting that within each of us lies a powerful, often unexplored presence, guiding us through the trials and mysteries of life.

The Artist

Damian Ardestani, known as XOV, is a Stockholm-based multidisciplinary artist renowned for blending traditional craftsmanship with modern digital techniques. His acclaimed music, featured in the Hunger Games soundtrack, complements his visual art, which spans abstract painting, sculpture, generative art, and jewelry. Ardestani's work explores themes of existence and resilience, crafted with meticulous detail and deep symbolism, appealing to collectors who value genuine artistry and compelling narratives.

Artist Profile

Creative Process

Surrealium's art starts with traditional sketching and painting, with some pieces evolving digitally through AI and generative technologies. Each artwork undergoes about 4000 iterations, balancing creativity and precision. The final pieces are printed using the Giclée method on archival paper, capturing texture and color with high fidelity for sophisticated, lasting art prints.

Materials and Care

Our prints are crafted using the finest inks on sustainably sourced archival paper, ensuring an 80-year archival life. Handle with care due to the delicate surface. Prints are delivered in a hard-surface box for protection and unframed in sustainable packaging. Framing is recommended upon arrival to protect the edges. These hybrid artworks blend traditional, digital, and generative art techniques, printed on Hahnemühle Rag paper (308 gsm, matte finish) using the Giclée method with 11 Ultra Wide Gamut Inks. Each limited edition includes 50 prints per size, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

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Archival Paper

Sustainable and premium, each print is made on matte 308 GSM Hahnemühle Rag (fine art paper) for superior archival quality.

Premium Quality

Our Giclée prints excel with their superior color range and resolution, ensuring fidelity and depth that align with the highest gallery standards.

Limited Edition

Collectible, numbered prints, each with a certificate signed by the artist, affirming their unique value and rarity.

Ships in 2 Days

Quickly receive your art, dispatched within 48 hours and typically arriving worldwide in 3-5 days, ready to instantly elevate any space.

The Artist

This piece emerges from the mystical Portals to Wonder series, a creation of Surrealium's resident artist, Damian Ardestani, widely acclaimed as XOV. 

Crafted in Solitude

We create our works in our private atelier, surrounded by 1800s art on a secluded island in the Baltic Sea, just an hour's boat ride from Stockholm, Sweden.


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