It is with much excitement that I can finally reveal news of a project I've been working on this year with Duett Design and Jay Hunter Photography. Together we have launched a collection of photographic art prints entitled The Ballet Series.
Duett Design founder Hannah and I discovered a mutual love of dance and when she approached me about creating a collection of photographic art prints centred around ballet, I jumped at the chance to come on board as art director for the shoot. Having studied dance for many years, both in NZ and full-time abroad, I enjoyed working on a project where I could use my trained eye for ballet and love of design. Soon I was collaborating with Hannah on every aspect from sourcing costumes and working on the set design.
The two prints below feature beautiful herringbone flooring from Flooring Xtra and Dulux Suede Effect Paint in Macchiato. The stunning 4455 Chair designed by Niko Kralj for Rex Kralj from Good Form.
Duett Design collaborates with photographers to create beautiful art prints and as such, Hannah is always on the lookout for new talent. She met Jay Hunter through a web design project they worked on together and discovered that he specialised in dance photography. With a unique artistic style, Jay understood the overall vision for the project and was able to capture the mood, grace, and solitude of the dancer.
The Ballet Series is made up of seven ballet prints that encompass different styles from classical through to contemporary. Designed with the interior element in mind, they can be displayed on their own or in pairings. The collection includes a mix of portrait and landscape orientations as well as a square print, providing beautiful options for a gallery wall. Each print is available in four sizes, with custom framing available on request. International shipping is also offered on all prints (unframed).
Styling and photography by Michelle Halford/TDC
The Ballet Series is now available to purchase online from Duett Design.
With thanks to Cult for providing the following pieces featured in the styling of the black and white art prints:
Hans Wegner CH25 Easy Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
Lightyears Caravaggio Read Floor Lamp by Cecilie Manz
Gubi Matégot Kangourou Table by Mathieu Matégot
Thanks also to Dulux, Flooring Xtra and Good Form.