Ralph Waldo Emerson - Truth

'Ralph Waldo Emerson - Truth' is an open edition, illustrative literary print by New York City based creative studio 'Obvious State'. This artwork is printed on heavy premium 270 gsm Fine Art paper with an elegant eggshell finish.

"Our life is an apprenticeship to the truth that around every circle another can be drawn." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

A quotation from Ralph Waldo Emerson’s thoughtful meditation on nature, “Circles.” Emerson explores circles as a metaphor for perception and experience; every new discovery radiates outward from the one before, on and on, without end.

He begins, “The eye is the first circle; the horizon which it forms is the second; and throughout nature this primary picture is repeated without end.” In other words, the first circle is the self, the second is observation, the third is the edge of what we can see. As we explore and understand the world, we begin to map new territory from which we can view new horizons in every direction.

In this illustration, we took inspiration from a geometric shape at the edge of humankind’s mathematical horizon, the E8 lattice. “E8” is an interrelated 248-dimensional symmetrical object that has been described by some physicists as “the key to the theory of everything.”

Don't panic, we don’t understand it either! But it sure is beautiful. Its mandala-like structure suggests the interconnectedness of everything, each connection a possibility for greater understanding, and each horizon giving way to potential discovery.

Frame Details: We use sustainable wooden frames and glass, not fibreboard and acrylic which typically you find in 'off the shelf' frames. Unlike acrylic, glass does not lose its clarity over time and can be easily and safely cleaned. We have been successfully shipping ready to hang frames containing glass since we opened in 2005. There are two finishes to choose from: black or white.

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Packaging Details: We go to great lengths to ensure that your purchase arrives in perfect condition. We only use sturdy cardboard postal tubes and double walled cardboard boxes. We use as much recycled and recyclable material as possible, including newspapers from our coffee shop, Coffee Yard, to pack our boxes.

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