AES

Dimensions (cm):
81 cm wide x 107 cm tall (framed)
Dimensions (in):
31 inches wide x 41 inches tall (framed)
Surface:
Canvas - 12oz Cotton Duck on sustainable hardwood stretcher bars, crafted from certified hardwood plantations.
Frame:
Chocolate Timber
Medium:
Acrylic - ASTM 1 & 2
Finish:
Krylon UV Archival 1375
Signed:
Signed front and back with Certificate of Authenticity

Aes encapsulates warmth through a glow that emerges between layers of depth, shadow, and atmosphere.

The piece is built upon rich tones of walnut, umber and burnt earth, creating a surface filled with depth and warmth. Space plays an important role, allowing the eye to move slowly across the canvas and settle within the layers of the work. Toward the centre, a concentrated gesture introduces movement, light and energy, drawing contrast against the darker surrounding tones and giving the composition its sense of balance and presence.

The title comes from the Latin word aes, meaning bronze, copper or metal. That sense of softened metallic warmth became central to the piece as it evolved. Richly layered and burnished over time, carrying warmth, depth and presence through every surface and mark.

Aes shifts beautifully with the light and surrounding space, revealing subtle changes in the painting's tones and atmosphere throughout the day. It brings depth, warmth and sophistication into an interior while maintaining a strong sense of calm and balance.

Measuring 81 x 107cm, Aes is painted with premium acrylic on 12oz cotton duck canvas, finished with a walnut timber float frame. 

It is signed on the back and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the specifications for Aes?

Aes measures 81cm wide by 107cm tall, framed. The piece is painted in acrylic on 12oz cotton duck canvas, stretched over sustainable hardwood bars from certified plantations. Aes is presented in a chocolate timber frame and finished with a Krylon UV archival coating for lasting protection against fading. It is signed on the front and back and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Keep it away from direct sunlight and high humidity to preserve its walnut, umber and burnt earth tones over time.

Lee J Morgan Art offers free domestic shipping across Australia for Aes. If you are ordering from overseas, contact us directly to arrange international shipping. Framing takes place once your order is placed, with a two week turnaround before your artwork is ready to leave the studio. Please allow this additional framing time on top of standard delivery when planning for Aes to arrive. We will keep you updated throughout the process so you know exactly when to expect your new piece.

Yes, viewing Aes in person can be arranged by appointment. Lee J Morgan's studio is located in northwestern Sydney, and appointments allow you to see the scale, texture and tonal depth of the piece before deciding. Seeing Aes's layered walnut and burnt earth surface in natural light gives a much clearer sense of how it will read on your own wall. Contact Lee J Morgan Art to arrange a suitable time and we will happily talk you through sizing and placement for your space.

At 81cm wide by 107cm tall, Aes works well as a feature piece on a mid-sized wall, ideally one at least 1.2 metres across to give the composition room to breathe. Its portrait format suits placement above a console, in a study or beside a fireplace, where its walnut and copper tones can anchor the space. Warm ambient lighting brings out the metallic glow within the surface. Aes suits contemporary, warm minimalist or transitional interiors with a grounded, earthy colour scheme.

Aes's walnut, umber and burnt earth tones pair beautifully with warm timbers such as blackbutt or American oak, alongside brushed bronze or aged brass hardware that echoes its copper glow. A boucle cushion in caramel or rust echoes the palette, while a warm limestone or terracotta floor grounds the setting. Linen curtains in a soft neutral shade let the surface stand out without competing. Aes also sits well beside leather furniture or a dark timber console.