Sale Price:
£445.00
Original Price:
£595.00
LIMITED EDITION — ONLY 50 MADE
Painted with expressive impasto brushstrokes, a skull shouts into the void and in its shadow lay some plump, purple grapes.
• 100% Donegal Wool Hand-Knit
• Original Artwork
• Hand Made in United Kingdom
• Free UK shipping over £200 & Global shipping over £500
• Duties and taxes included for the UK, EU, USA and Australia
• 30-day returns
Model wears a size Medium.
THE ARTWORK
The scene is lit by a flickering candle, it creates a strong contrast between light and dark elements and the flame invites us toward illumination.
Death is one of the few things that we as humans are guaranteed in life, and this is a reality that unites us all —death is part of the deal of life. In mediaeval times, the theory and practice of reflecting on the transient nature of earthly life was known as “memento mori”: a Latin phrase translating to “remember that you must die”.
The concept has its roots in the philosophers of classical antiquity and appeared in funerary art and architecture from the mediaeval period onwards. This theory is an important aspect of ascetic disciplines - providing inspiration to turn the attention away from the distractions of earthly concerns and desires; bringing the focus instead to the prospect of the afterlife.
The Stoics of classical antiquity were particularly prominent in their use of this discipline, and Seneca’s letters are full of injunctions to meditate on death. The Stoic Epictetus told his students that when kissing their child, brother, or friend, they should remind themselves that they are mortal, curbing their pleasure, as do “those who stand behind men in their triumphs and remind them that they are mortal”. The Stoic, Marcus Aurelius invited the reader in his book of Meditations, to “consider how ephemeral and mean all mortal things are”.
Artists have explored the concepts of memento mori in a number of unique ways throughout history, developing a universal language of rich visual symbolism over time. Common elements include skulls, flowers, fruit, or a candle to imply the persistence of time. By creating a dialogue investigating the ephemeral nature of life, the awareness of impermanence heightens appreciation of the present.
Art by Stevie Anderson.
SIZE GUIDE
Across Shoulders: 51cm
Pit to Pit: 55cm
Across Bottom: 50cm
Length Down Back, Including Collar: 65cm
Length Down Back, Without Collar: 63cm
Inner Sleeve: 60cm
Outer Sleeve: 62 cm
Model wear Medium. Regular fit. Take your usual size for a closer fit, or size up for a more relaxed silhouette.
CARE GUIDE
Hand wash your item with PH neutral soap and cool water. Air dry in shape on a hanger, or laid flat.
Do not machine wash or tumble dry as some shrinkage may occur.
With any work of art, there are signs of the artist at work. Made by human hands, Enjoy any irregularities, they are part of the finish and should not be considered as imperfections. They are part of your garment and they are what makes it unique.
DELIVERY & RETURNS
• Try at Home
30-day returns if it’s not right.
• Shipping
We ship worldwide from the UK. Duties and taxes included for the UK, EU, USA and Australia — no additional charges on delivery. Free UK Shipping over £200 & Free Global Shipping over £500
• Returns
Request a return and we’ll send you a label. Return fees apply.
• For More Information
Please visit our Delivery & Returns & FAQ’s page.
SUSTAINABILITY
This limited-edition garment is handcrafted in the United Kingdom using 100% Donegal wool.
For every item sold, we plant a tree.
LIMITED EDITION — ONLY 50 MADE
Painted with expressive impasto brushstrokes, a skull shouts into the void and in its shadow lay some plump, purple grapes.
• 100% Donegal Wool Hand-Knit
• Original Artwork
• Hand Made in United Kingdom
• Free UK shipping over £200 & Global shipping over £500
• Duties and taxes included for the UK, EU, USA and Australia
• 30-day returns
Model wears a size Medium.
THE ARTWORK
The scene is lit by a flickering candle, it creates a strong contrast between light and dark elements and the flame invites us toward illumination.
Death is one of the few things that we as humans are guaranteed in life, and this is a reality that unites us all —death is part of the deal of life. In mediaeval times, the theory and practice of reflecting on the transient nature of earthly life was known as “memento mori”: a Latin phrase translating to “remember that you must die”.
The concept has its roots in the philosophers of classical antiquity and appeared in funerary art and architecture from the mediaeval period onwards. This theory is an important aspect of ascetic disciplines - providing inspiration to turn the attention away from the distractions of earthly concerns and desires; bringing the focus instead to the prospect of the afterlife.
The Stoics of classical antiquity were particularly prominent in their use of this discipline, and Seneca’s letters are full of injunctions to meditate on death. The Stoic Epictetus told his students that when kissing their child, brother, or friend, they should remind themselves that they are mortal, curbing their pleasure, as do “those who stand behind men in their triumphs and remind them that they are mortal”. The Stoic, Marcus Aurelius invited the reader in his book of Meditations, to “consider how ephemeral and mean all mortal things are”.
Artists have explored the concepts of memento mori in a number of unique ways throughout history, developing a universal language of rich visual symbolism over time. Common elements include skulls, flowers, fruit, or a candle to imply the persistence of time. By creating a dialogue investigating the ephemeral nature of life, the awareness of impermanence heightens appreciation of the present.
Art by Stevie Anderson.
SIZE GUIDE
Across Shoulders: 51cm
Pit to Pit: 55cm
Across Bottom: 50cm
Length Down Back, Including Collar: 65cm
Length Down Back, Without Collar: 63cm
Inner Sleeve: 60cm
Outer Sleeve: 62 cm
Model wear Medium. Regular fit. Take your usual size for a closer fit, or size up for a more relaxed silhouette.
CARE GUIDE
Hand wash your item with PH neutral soap and cool water. Air dry in shape on a hanger, or laid flat.
Do not machine wash or tumble dry as some shrinkage may occur.
With any work of art, there are signs of the artist at work. Made by human hands, Enjoy any irregularities, they are part of the finish and should not be considered as imperfections. They are part of your garment and they are what makes it unique.
DELIVERY & RETURNS
• Try at Home
30-day returns if it’s not right.
• Shipping
We ship worldwide from the UK. Duties and taxes included for the UK, EU, USA and Australia — no additional charges on delivery. Free UK Shipping over £200 & Free Global Shipping over £500
• Returns
Request a return and we’ll send you a label. Return fees apply.
• For More Information
Please visit our Delivery & Returns & FAQ’s page.
SUSTAINABILITY
This limited-edition garment is handcrafted in the United Kingdom using 100% Donegal wool.
For every item sold, we plant a tree.
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