Legalised Adulteration examines the maraschino cherry as a laboratory object: once a preserved fruit, later reconstructed as a mass-produced symbol of sweetness. Bleached, dyed and standardised, the cherry is sustained by legal definition and visual consistency rather than origin. Its brightness and exaggerated sweetness mask substitution as reassurance. Positioned between childhood innocence and coded erotic symbolism, the work exposes how regulation, aesthetics and culture collaborate to normalise imitation and stabilise discomfort.
Sizes
Intimate 340 × 340 mm
Studio 470 × 470 mm
Feature 650 × 650 mm
Statement 900 × 900 mm
Dimensions are the image size.
Not sure about scale? See the FAQ for how each size suits a room, and there is a mock-up offer too, if you would find it helpful.
Printing and materials
Each work is produced as a silver-based digital C-type photographic print on Fuji Crystal Archive Flex (250gsm). This ultra-high gloss, polyester-based photographic paper has a mirror-like surface and exceptional colour.
Limited edition. Signed, numbered and embossed, and supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity. Fixed per size and never reprinted.
Your artwork is supplied unframed, which keeps it safe in transit and lets you choose a frame that suits your space. My Framing Guide covers what to look for, ready to use with your framer.
Legalised Adulteration examines the maraschino cherry as a laboratory object: once a preserved fruit, later reconstructed as a mass-produced symbol of sweetness. Bleached, dyed and standardised, the cherry is sustained by legal definition and visual consistency rather than origin. Its brightness and exaggerated sweetness mask substitution as reassurance. Positioned between childhood innocence and coded erotic symbolism, the work exposes how regulation, aesthetics and culture collaborate to normalise imitation and stabilise discomfort.
Sizes
Intimate 340 × 340 mm
Studio 470 × 470 mm
Feature 650 × 650 mm
Statement 900 × 900 mm
Dimensions are the image size.
Not sure about scale? See the FAQ for how each size suits a room, and there is a mock-up offer too, if you would find it helpful.
Printing and materials
Each work is produced as a silver-based digital C-type photographic print on Fuji Crystal Archive Flex (250gsm). This ultra-high gloss, polyester-based photographic paper has a mirror-like surface and exceptional colour.
Limited edition. Signed, numbered and embossed, and supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity. Fixed per size and never reprinted.
Your artwork is supplied unframed, which keeps it safe in transit and lets you choose a frame that suits your space. My Framing Guide covers what to look for, ready to use with your framer.