Rufu - Canvas Print

While living in Memphis I created this image, titled “Rufu”. According to vashona.com the meaning of the Shona word “Rufu” in English is “the cessation of all vital phenomena without the capacity of resurrection.” This is made up of a collection of hundreds of photographs of tombstones from the Elmwood Cemetery in Memphis Tennessee. Many of them were taken with my Oupas Canon AE-1 35mm camera. 

At the time I created this image, I was in a year-long study into the philosophy of death. Who does death happen to? When does death happen? And who actually even experiences death?

From the day we are born we move closer to the day we will die. The reality of this statement is handled differently by cultures around the world, and the response we have to it dictates how we will live a large portion of our daily lives, forever.

Enhanced texture and timeless beauty with our canvas print. The canvas texture enhances the image's natural look and feel, creating a truly immersive art experience.

Features:

• We use responsibly sourced wood for stretcher bars, mainly FSC certified wood, to make our canvas prints, ensuring a long-lasting and high-quality product.
• Our canvas print is available in two thicknesses - slim and thick - to match your preference. The slim canvas has an approximately 2cm /0.8" thick wood stretcher bar, while the thick canvas has an approximately 4cm /1.6" thick wood stretcher bar. Both variants come with hanging hardware included for easy installation.
• We use coated fabric, a blend of cotton and polyester, for our canvas substrate. This provides a weight of approximately 300-350gsm/110-130lb cover and a thickness of 350-400 microns, giving you a sturdy and durable product.
• Please note that colored edges are not supported. However, we assure you that our canvas print is a beautiful, high-quality product that will bring life to any space.
• We've also included a hanging kit, which may vary depending on the country of fulfillment.
• To ensure no damage during transportation, we ship our canvas prints in protective packaging and strong boxes.
• Sizes may vary slightly by region. For the US and Canada, the measurement is in inches, while for the rest of the world, it is in centimeters.
• It is printed and shipped on demand. No minimums are required.