Where It Works

• Listening rooms where controlled light helps the color and inner glow read with full clarity
• Media rooms and studios where the image contributes atmosphere without visual noise
• Modern interiors, feature walls, and transitional spaces that benefit from strong color and calm architectural structure

Cleft 2, metal print — shown approximately 40 × 30 in in a listening room setting.

Pairing Ideas

• Fourth Man, metal print — furnace-fire companion with circular radiance and bold visual intensity
• Presence, metal print — quieter reflective counterpart in concentrated light and contemplative atmosphere
• Deluge, metal print — cooler kinetic balance in movement, light, and immersive wall presence

Further Reading

• Why My Metal Prints Belong in Listening Rooms

Related Viewing

• Best Sellers — Metal Prints
• The Audiophile Collection

Print Options & Materials

• Printed on premium ChromaLuxe HD Metal (aluminum)
• Image infused directly into the panel for luminous color, remarkable clarity, and crisp detail
• Frameless float-mount with a sleek architectural finish
• High gloss recommended for this image
• Crosslinked non-porous surface — easy to clean, resistant to odors, contaminants, and environmental wear

Bathroom Suitability

Metal is one of the best choices for humid environments. If you are considering this piece for a bathroom or spa-like setting, metal is the most suitable presentation available for this work.

Sizing Guidance

• Aspect ratio: 4:3 horizontal
• Available sizes: 24 × 18 in  |  40 × 30 in  |  60 × 45 in
• 24 × 18 in — suited to tighter placements, offices, and smaller focal walls
• 40 × 30 in — a strong statement size for studios, hallways, and listening rooms
• 60 × 45 in — the fullest architectural presence; recommended for larger feature walls
• Need help with sizing or placement? Visit Sizing & Placement Advice.

Quality & Care

ChromaLuxe metal gives this image a clean, contemporary presentation with vivid color, sharp detail, and strong edge definition. Dust with a soft microfiber cloth. For light marks, wipe with a soft damp cloth. Avoid abrasive pads or harsh cleaning tools.

Integrity Notes

This metal print is based on the 2018 original painting Cleft, acrylic on canvas, 16 × 10 in. For the 2024 print state, the original image was materially refined for metal presentation: the background was digitally smoothed to remove visible canvas texture from the gold field, and the gold tone was shifted into the brighter yellow seen here. This is a materially altered print state created specifically for metal presentation, not a straight reproduction of the original painting.

Copyright & Credits

© 2018, 2024 Anne Reid Artist. All rights reserved. Based on the 2018 original painting Cleft, acrylic on canvas, 16 × 10 in. The 2024 metal-print state includes a digitally smoothed background and a hue shift from gold to brighter yellow. The original painting is currently being reworked in studio.

Notes from the Studio

Cleft 2 was one of the works that helped clarify what metal could do. Seeing this image translated into a more luminous, clarified state opened up a new way of thinking about color, radiance, and visual rest — and became one of the sparks behind the Audiophile Collection: not simply brighter images, but cleaner, more emotionally resonant works that hold power without visual clutter and allow the eye to rest inside the experience.

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