• Abstract photographic diptych of highly textured surfaces in red, black, and white. Example of medium size shown in an office setting.
  • Two highly textured abstract photographs in red, black, and white on a white background.
  • Abstract photographic diptych of highly textured surfaces in red, black, and white. Example of multi-panel acrylic piece in a hotel setting.
  • Abstract photographic diptych of highly textured surfaces in red, black, and white. Example of large size framed in walnut in a modern living room setting.
  • Abstract photographic diptych of highly textured surfaces in red, black, and white. Example of large size in acrylic shown in a lobby setting.
  • Abstract photographic diptych of highly textured surfaces in red, black, and white. Example of multi-panel acrylic piece in a restaurant setting.
  • Abstract photographic diptych of highly textured surfaces in red, black, and white. Example of x-large size framed in walnut in an office setting.
  • Abstract photographic diptych of highly textured surfaces in red, black, and white. Example of medium size in acrylic in a restaurant setting.
  • Abstract photographic diptych of highly textured surfaces in red, black, and white. Example of multi-panel acrylic piece in a lobby setting.
  • Abstract photographic diptych of highly textured surfaces in red, black, and white. Example of x-large size in acrylic in a residential setting.
  • Abstract photographic diptych of highly textured surfaces in red, black, and white. Example of x-large piece in acrylic shown in a large commercial space.
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Seeing Red #09(t): Crackles and Scrapes

Seeing Red #09(t): Crackles and Scrapes

Scratched steel road plate meets cracked and cratered bus lane paint in this intense red-and-black abstract street diptych.
A diptych pairing contrasting textures and forms, where separate images operate as a single visual field.
Available in three large-format sizes. Smaller sizes available elsewhere on the site.
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✓ Archival pigment print on fine art paper
✓ Limited Edition
✓ Framed Option
✓ Face-mounted acrylic (signature edition)
The left panel presents a steel road plate heavily abraded and scratched, its red pigment worn to scattered traces against silver and gray. The right answers with dense craquelure — a field of red islands rimmed in black as deteriorated bus lane paint fractures into cellular, mosaic-like forms. Though the surfaces originate years apart and from unrelated locations, enhanced color and contrast draw them into a cohesive meditation on rupture and transformation.

Part of Susan Bowen's Seeing Red series, exploring the pairing of red textures found on the street.

Print Info

Just the Print:  Archival pigment print (giclée) on a heavy weight fine-art matte paper.  Paper used is the industry standard, Hahnemühle Photo Rag.

Framed: Giclée fine-art print float mounted (a narrow gap between the edge of the print and the frame) in a walnut shadow box frame with museum-grade anti-reflective, UV protective plexiglass. Ready to hang.

Acrylic: Print is face-mounted to 1/8" thick digital grade acrylic and rear-mounted to dibond, having a float aluminum cleat subframe. Ready to hang.

Multi-Panel Acrylic: Two prints face-mounted flush to 1/4" thick digital grade acrylic with a diamond polished edge and rear-mounted to dibond, having a float aluminum cleat subframe. Ready to hang. Mostly for commercial use.

Edition Sizes

24"x36" (61x92cm): Limited Edition of 20
32"x48" (81x123cm): Limited Edition of 15
48"x72" (123x183cm): Limited Edition of 5
Multi-Panel (123x193cm): Open Edition

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Satisfaction Guaranteed for all works of art. Loose and framed prints are editioned and a Letter of Authenticity is provided.

I have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your print to request a return. 

To be eligible for a return, your print must be in the same condition that you received it and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase. 

To start a return, you can contact me at susan@susanbowenart.com

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