Women of Benin
"Women of Benin"
"Women of Benin" is a powerful black & white photograph that showcases the strength and grace of four women and a young child, paddling their dhows, loaded with their daily supplies. The image offers an intimate look into daily life in Benin, where waterways play a significant role in transportation and livelihoods.
About The Artwork
The women, captured in a moment of unity and perseverance, steer their dhows with a determination that speaks volumes. The simplicity of the black & white colouring draws the viewer's attention to the subjects, and the intricate detailing of the water and boats adds to the richness of the photograph.
The child's presence serves as a reminder of the familial nature of these activities, where everyone has a part to play. This photograph stands as an eloquent tribute to the resilience of these women and the sense of community that defines their existence.
About Life in Benin
In the coastal regions of Benin, many families depend on the rivers and lakes for transportation, fishing, and trade. The women in "Women of Benin" represent countless others who traverse these waterways daily, providing for their families and contributing to the local economy. The use of dhows, traditional wooden boats, is a symbol of the cultural heritage that is still alive in Benin today.
Choose The Framing Option That’s Right For You
Our ready-to-hang mounted canvas offers unbeatable value and is widely regarded as the top product of its type on the market. Enhance the texture and depth of "Women of Benin" with this option. Watch this short video to learn more. You can enhance the canvas with a modern floating frame, available in black, white, or natural wood, to match your existing décor.
The black & white palette of "Women of Benin" lends itself particularly well to a glass-framed presentation. Explore all three framing options in this short video.
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Why Shop With Pixalot
Pixalot has long been a trusted source for wall art in South Africa, renowned for quality, friendly and knowledgeable customer service, and the ability to deliver art directly to your doorstep, ready to hang. When you shop with Pixalot, you aren't just buying wall art; you're adding a piece of life's rich tapestry to your living space.
Deliveries to Different Provinces
Shipping costs are based on the delivery destination province. Deliveries to WC, EC, GP, KZN have a Free and Priority Service to select from at checkout. Deliveries to outlying provinces (FS, LP, MP, NC, NW) carry a surcharge based on weight and do not have a priority service option.
Outlying province & free delivery orders are manufactured & dispatched in 5-6 days and will arrive at your door 7-10 days from the order date. Priority orders (available to WC, EC, GP, KZN) are manufactured in 3-4 days, arriving at your door 5-7 from the order date.
Dispatch Notifications & Tracking
The morning after the courier collects your order from us, you will receive a dispatch notification & waybill number via email. The notification will include this link where you can use your waybill number to track your order in transit.
Our Courier Partner
Send & Receive, who specialise in transporting art around the world, is our courier partner. Once you have your waybill number it is best to contact them directly on 021 385 0168 with any special delivery instructions or enquiries. However, they typically contact customers the day before delivery to confirm the address & a convenient time for the delivery to take place.
Packaging
All orders are packed in stress-tested freight packaging, but damage in transit can occur, especially when transporting glass. Please check the contents of your parcel before signing the POD (proof of delivery)
On the rare occasion that damage does occur, note it on the POD, do not accept the delivery, and ask the driver to the return the item to us. Please then notify us of this, and send us a photograph of the damage. Replacements are then manufactured and dispatched to you as soon as possible. If the package is not checked when received, and the POD is signed, replacements will not be processed at a later date.
International Shipping
We do ship internationally, on request, but the shipping costs (for USA / Europe) are typically about the same as the value of the order itself. If that works for your budget, let us know when you have your order ready and we will get an actual quote from the shipping company, based on the items you would like.
VIEW this short YouTube video on the three different framing options available, or see below for the close-up product shots for each frame type:
Framed print | Oak
Framed print | Black
Framed print | White
Framed print | Walnut
Mounted Canvas | No Frame
Mounted Canvas | Black
Mounted Canvas | White
Mounted Canvas | Oak
Mounted Canvas | Walnut
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PRINTING
We only list art & photography that can be printed up to 3m in size at high resolution.
On photographs taken a long time ago you may see some graininess, or the canvas texture in some artworks, but this is how the original looks and how it is meant to be reproduced - you never see pixelation in canvas or framed prints from Pixalot, whichever size you purchase.
The in-situ renders you see here are low resolution for website speed purposes, but you are welcome to request a section of the high resolution print file to see the detail you will see on your purchase.
We print on a colour calibrated Epson printer for picture-perfect results.
FRAMING
Because we also manufacture for top interior designers and luxury decor brands, we do not import cheap product from China, unlike other wall art suppliers.
We make-to-order in our studio in Cape Town, using the highest quality materials and most skilled local craftsmen. We use only the finest wood frames (in black, white, oak, walnut) canvas, mounting card and glass available, and whereas most retailers use 25mm subframes, we stretch the canvas over 50mm subframes, which gives it gravitas on the wall.
All products come ready-to-hang with the necessary brackets, screws and wall plugs.
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For your ease of shopping, we offer a range of standard landscape, portrait & square sizes, but also make custom sizes on request.
MOUNTED CANVAS
The size reflects the outside dimensions of the mounted canvas, as it will appear on your wall - easy :-)
MOUNTED CANVAS + FRAME
The frame gets added to the Mounted Canvas, so the final artwork size will be a little larger than the size you select (see table below)
FRAMED PRINTS
The size you select is the outside dimension of the frame, as it will appear on your wall. Within that is the window mount boarder, and within that is the print itself (see table below for dimensions of each element)
HOW TO CLEAN YOUR ARTWORK
Your wall art should be regularly dusted with a lint free duster. If a canvas has been marked, use a slightly damp microfiber cloth to gently work the affected area. The UV inks are durable and the mark should come away, unless it is a stain.
For the framed prints, you can use a standard window cleaner on the glass and a damp cloth on the frames.
WILL YOUR ARTWORK FADE?
Canvas or framed print wall art only fades if placed in direct sunlight. Solar UV rays are the worst thing for prints so to avoid fading, choose where you hang your prints carefully. When sunlight strikes canvas or paper, solar UV radiation causes a reaction within the colouring agent and breaks up chemical bonds. The ink then changes significantly at a molecular level, breaks down and eventually fades.
HOW LONG DO PRINTS LAST?
Pixalot uses high quality imported canvas & art paper, sophisticated UV printing technology and expert craftsmanship to produce the highest quality canvas and framed prints that will last for many years if the tips above are followed.
