The origins project

A DREAM

In 1980 (at the age of 16) William developed a special technique to make some unique paintings. In a world of phantasy and imagination (inspired by music, science, fiction and technology) he created 30 experimental works named Origins.

However at that time there were no possibilities to show the works public because they were so small-scale (2×3 cm). Although he wished that everyone could see his creations with all their colours and details on a large format there were no means to realise that. And so everything kept stored on ceilings for more than 40 years.

Forever (Origins) William Ankone 1980

“Forever”

Forever, William Ankone 1980 (Origins)

“Forever” (detail)

COMES TRUE

In 2018 William got in touch with Grieger FineArt in Düsseldorf (Germany) and discovered their advanced techniques and high tech facilities to reproduce his miniature paintings form 1980 on a very large scale.

After spending many days at Veit Fotodesign in Ratingen (Germany), to have all the 30 Origins photographed in the best possible way, the work at Grieger could finally begin. The first images were realised and evaluated. Eventually the whole project would take years to get everything right. But the outcome was amazing. Exactly how the works were meant to be seen back in 1980. And so, after all those years, a boy’s dream came true.

Ocean-Deep (Origins), William Ankone 1980

“Ocean Deep”

Enamora (Origins), William Ankone 1980

“Enamora”

THE ORIGINS

Description: Professional FineArt of the original miniature paintings from 1980.
Number of works: 30 Origins.
One time only editions.
Realisation: Produced by William Ankone Art.

Editions:

Series 1: 30 Origins. Each limited to 3.
Dimension: 170 x 280 cm.
Price: € 10.500,- each

Series 2: 30 Origins. Each limited to 4.
Dimension: 100 x 150 cm.
Price: € 5.500,- each

Series 3: 30 Origins. Each limited to 5.
Dimension: 80 x 120 cm.
Price: € 3.750,- each

Extradition

  • All works numbered and signed by the artist on the reverse.
  • Certificate of authenticity included.
  • Original Grieger wall-mounting system included.
  • Worldwide shipping available (costs depending on size, country and region).

Acknowledgement

Many thanks to Christian Veit and Lars Noack for working with me on this project.
“A journey from the past into the future.”

William Ankone