The Foundation Stone - 42×30 cm

The wandering halts. Pure gold leaf meets raw mineral crimson, severed cleanly by a heavy horizontal black threshold. It is the ancient sanctuary altar where flight ceases: the deliberate moment an individual claims the ground beneath their feet.

Part of 'The Codex Suite', an exclusive 16-piece cyclical investigation into human endurance and archaic memory by Milan-based artist Ghanem Hassan. Contrasting heavy raw impasto against genuine gold leaf, the composition changes dynamically under changing ambient light, commanding presence as a museum-grade focal point in modern architectural spaces.

• Medium: pure gold leaf, heavy acrylic impasto, and raw mineral pigments on archival 300 gsm handmade deckled-edge cotton paper

• Dimensions: 42 × 30 cm (16.5 × 11.8 in)

• Execution: Original 1 of 1, unique archival work

• Authentication: Hand-signed and titled on recto; accompanied by an embossed, signed Certificate of Authenticity

• Provenance: Direct from the artist's studio, Milan, Italy

• Presentation: Unframed with deckled edges preserved; custom deep wooden float-framing available upon request

• Packaging: Encased in acid-free archival barrier layers and flat-packed in reinforced structural casing.

• Shipping: Fully insured international priority courier dispatch with tracked provenance documentation.

• Gallery Inquiries: Institutional acquisitions, diptych curatorial pairings, or private viewings can be arranged directly via the studio inquiry form or art@ghanemhassan.com.