CALIGO

Dimensions (cm):
95 cm wide x 95 cm tall (framed)
Dimensions (in):
37 inches wide x 37 inches tall (unframed)
Surface:
Canvas - 12oz Cotton Duck on sustainable hardwood stretcher bars, crafted from certified hardwood plantations.
Frame:
Chocolate Timber Float Frame
Medium:
Acrylic - ASTM 1 & 2
Finish:
Krylon UV Archival 1375
Signed:
Signed front and back with Certificate of Authenticity

Caligo embraces beauty in atmosphere, depth and obscurity, expressed through a layered abstract composition that shifts between shadow and light.

Deep tones of charcoal, ink and midnight blue form the foundation of the work, creating a surface that feels expansive and enveloping. As the composition evolved, gestures of white and softened neutrals emerged across the darker ground, bringing movement, contrast and a sense of light finding its way through haze.

The title comes from the Latin word caligo, meaning mist, darkness or obscurity, a feeling that became evident as this work unfolded.  There is a stillness within the piece, though beneath it sits movement, depth and emotion held within the layers.

Caligo reflects that quieter, more contemplative side the way colour and form can influence the atmosphere of a space.

This work the ability to anchor an interior with mood and sophistication, while still carrying softness and restraint through the movement of the composition.

Measuring 90 x 90cm, Caligo is framed in a chocolate timber float frame and painted with premium acrylic on 12oz cotton duck canvas.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the specifications for Caligo?

Caligo measures 95cm wide by 95cm tall, framed. The piece is painted in acrylic on 12oz cotton duck canvas, stretched over sustainable hardwood bars from certified plantations. Caligo is presented in a chocolate timber float 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 charcoal, ink and midnight blue tones over time.

Lee J Morgan Art offers free domestic shipping across Australia for Caligo. 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 Caligo to arrive. We will keep you updated throughout the process so you know exactly when to expect your new piece.

Yes, viewing Caligo 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 Caligo's layered charcoal and midnight blue 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 95cm wide by 95cm tall, Caligo works well as a feature piece on a mid-sized wall, ideally one at least 1.3 metres across to give the composition room to breathe. Its square format suits placement above a sofa, in a study or above a bed, where its charcoal and midnight blue tones can anchor the space. Low ambient lighting brings out the softened white gestures within the surface. Caligo suits contemporary, moody or transitional interiors with a deep, atmospheric colour scheme.

Caligo's charcoal, ink and midnight blue tones pair beautifully with warm timbers such as walnut or American oak, alongside brushed brass or aged bronze hardware for contrast. A wool throw in charcoal or navy echoes the palette, while a honed limestone or dark polished concrete floor deepens the mood. Linen curtains in a soft neutral shade soften the darker surface without competing. Caligo also sits well beside black metal shelving or a smoked oak console.