Teatime III

The leaves steep in hot water and release their essence. The guest pauses for a moment of reflection as the liquid flows from vessel to vessel. White wisps of steam drift and dissolve into the air. In her earpiece, instructions arrive in hushed tones. The soft murmur of the pouring fades, and the ritual is complete.

In the studio, tea begins each day. A new pot is brewed every hour. Each cup a small fire that keeps the hands moving.

In addition to the distinctive embellishments in the multiprocess printmaking practice of James Jean and Brad Keech, the delicate tendrils of steam in the image are printed in 3D onto the paper and breach the border, adding new dimension to the painting and narrative.

• Print: 27-3/16" x 21-13/16"
• Image: 22-1/16" x 17-5/8"
• Intricate foil detailing
• Sculptural glass-like details and enhancements
• Signed by James Jean and numbered
• Release date: May 13 at 8 AM PT
• Price: $525