So Much for Sunny California presents a tight, intimate view of a suburban poolside setting. The figure sits at the edge of the pool, fully clothed, as his hands break the surface of the water. His bowed posture and obscured face suggest a private moment of reckoning. Distortion of the figure makes him seem ogre-like. By shifting from upright endurance to physical contact with the water, the image deepens the series’ exploration of expectation and disillusionment, examining what happens when stoic composure gives way to immersion.  The title borrows from a cultural script. “Sunny California” functions as shorthand for abundance, ease, upward mobility, brightness without complication. In this image, that mythology meets resistance. Feeling it all.

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Limited Edition Archival Pigment Prints on Cotton Rag Paper

8.3 x 20: Edition of 20

13 x 31.1: Edition of 15

16.75 x 40: Edition of 10

20 x 47.8: Edition of 5

32 x 76.5: Edition of 3

40 x 95.6: Edition of 2

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*Dimensions reflect the photograph’s native proportions and may be rounded to the nearest inch for clarity.

Measurements refer to the printed image area. All prints include a 2" border for handling, which may be trimmed for matting or framing.

Framed works purchased here are presented borderless, with the image extending directly to the frame moulding. If you’d prefer visible borders, please contact me for a custom invoice. This will increase the overall framed size and framing cost due to material sizing requirements. While some collectors prefer bordered presentations, my preference is for a more contemporary borderless look.

Prints are signed and editioned on the verso. Mounted and framed works include a signed edition card dry-mounted to the reverse of the mounting substrate. Dry mounting is permanent.

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Framed works are offered unglazed as a lighter, more economical presentation option that allows the surface qualities of the paper to remain fully visible. For maximum protection against UV exposure, dust, humidity, and surface abrasion, glazing is recommended. I currently offer acrylic, as it is virtually shatter-proof, and safe for shipping. If you’d prefer your work framed behind glass, please contact me for a custom quote.

Framed works are currently presented in Larson-Juhl’s Shoji Ebonized Walnut moulding — a satin black wood-grain profile selected for its understated contemporary character. Alternative and premium moulding options are available upon request.

See my Framing Recommendations PDF for more moulding recommendations and general info on framing & preservation of prints.

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