The Galactic Novae

This artwork was inspired by Cecilia Helena Payne-Gaposchkin, a pioneering astrophysicist and probably the most eminent women astronomers of all time. Payne’s discovery deriving true cosmic abundance of elements from stellar spectra profoundly changed what we know about the universe, and her work began a revolution in astrophysics.

The Galactic Novae was created by constructing a hand-cut collage of female photographic portraiture, photograms of antique slides of stars and hand printed surface textures of chemigrams. The large scale digital negative was then contact printed onto hand made paper, brush coated with light sensitive chemicals, before drying in a dark room. Once exposed to daylight, the piece was washed to develop a cyan blue colour and pressed dry.

Dimensions - 300mm diameter (unframed) 385mm diameter (framed) x 30mm frame depth x 18mm frame face

Paper - Handprinted on handmade ivory recycled cotton rag paper: 320gsm / 100% Cotton Rag / Recycled / Acid Free / PH Neutral / Rough

Mount - It is recommended to keep this piece float mounted when framing.

Framing - This artwork is sold framed.

Should you wish to have your item framed differently by us please get in touch. We have good relationships with expert framers - we can arrange for the perfect frame or simply offer free advice.

Each frame is hand crafted to house the piece. Float mounted in a bespoke, handmade medium circular frame. The frame is a deep box frame, museum grade, anti reflective, UV protected glass fronted and with a smooth finish. 

United Kingdom
Free shipping when you spend £50
Small Goods*  GBP £1.95 
Large Goods*  GBP £7.95 
Delivery usually 2-3 business days** 

Europe, United States and Canada
Small Goods*  EUR €16  |  USD $19  |  CAD $25
Large Goods*  EUR €50  |  USD $55  |  CAD $72
Delivery usually 5-7 business days** 

Rest of the World
Small Goods*  GBP £20  |  USD $25
Large Goods*  GBP £60  |  USD $73 
Delivery usually 7-14 business days**  

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UK Small Goods: Jewellery. Tote Bags. T-Shirts. 
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Non-UK Large Goods: Medium Size Framed Pieces Upto XLarge Framed Pieces.

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We usually ship within 24 hours
If your item is in stock, we usually ship within 24 hours. Walnut framing options may take 1-2 weeks as the frames are bespoke made. Ready framed artworks, and in stock framing options are usually shipped within 24 hours. If we anticipate any delay with your order, we will be in touch.