Who is Ben West?
Elusive but daring, Ben West is our international man of style, a true inspiration for living life boldly and artfully. When he’s not jetting to California, dining in New York or shopping in Paris, you’ll find him at Ben West Gallery in Hill City.
What is a giclée and how do you pronounce it?
Ghee-clay, or as the French pronounce it, Zee-clay, is French for “the spraying of ink.” From a hundred inkjets more than a million droplets of ink per second are sprayed on to a canvas or watercolor paper spinning on a drum. Once completed, an image is comprised of almost 20 billion droplets of ink. The latest Giclée Printing Technology enhanced the standard 4-color process to an 8-color process. The resulting print has no perceptible dot pattern, an endless array of richly saturated color, and every nuance of the original image. The most archival, water based light-fast inks available in the world are used. The latest inks offer a 70-year light-fastness and UV-resistance under museum archival condition. A Giclée Print is simply the closest duplication of an original artwork that is humanly, mechanically, or technically possible.
Do you ship these amazing works of art?
Yes, and we even make our own boxes and crates. We absolutely aim to charge you only what it costs us to ship your piece – we don’t make a profit on our shipping. Just remember that silver lining: you’re not only getting a magnificent piece of art, you’re also not paying sales tax on your purchase if you’re living in another state.
Will my artwork appreciate in value?
Certainly, we hope you always appreciate your art (smile now), but we have no way of knowing for every piece of art whether the monetary worth will increase. Some artists work, however, is certain to appreciate, and we’ll communicate that to you as you contemplate the purchase. We encourage our clients to purchase art that speaks to their heart and their spirit, no matter the price. Investment in art is an investment in your life and in beauty. Having said that, before you re-sell your leather-framed artwork, contact us first!
