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Technique & Materials<\/h3>\n
Every work in the Modern Madonnas series is a unique original \u2013 analog, real, tangible. Nothing is retouched here. Things are layered, torn, applied. Layer by layer, different materials are added, reworked, destroyed and rebuilt, until the surface develops not just depth but its own dynamic.<\/p>\n
The result: contemporary collage art with character \u2013 alive, authentic, unrepeatable.<\/p>\n
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Towards the Sun<\/h3>\n
Original photo under gold paint, golden flakes, titanium white \u2014 the photo is still there, but barely. The flakes stick to shoulder and neck, gold paint pulls its arcs across, titanium white in between. She looks up, hand at her face, gaze somewhere above the image \u2014 the gold didn’t stop that. Maybe at yours.<\/p>\n
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The Creative Process<\/h3>\n
There is no fixed formula in the Modern Madonnas series. Each work grows from the interplay of material and intuition. The collages are not planned in advance \u2014 they develop in the process.<\/p>\n
Traces of handwork, small irregularities, deliberate imperfections \u2014 the process stays visible here. The works live from the human touch: from visible interventions that show a person, not a machine, was at work. That imperfection is exactly what makes them an authentic example of contemporary collage art.<\/p>\n
Every piece is created in close collaboration: the photographic foundation is established by Martin Wieland, while the collage, overpainting and material combinations are developed and executed by his art director Dietmar Halbauer. This creative exchange makes each work a layered, unique original.<\/p>\n
Learn more about the history of collage art.<\/a><\/p>\n

Collector Value & One-of-a-Kind Character<\/h3>\n
The Modern Madonnas series is aimed at art collectors who value authenticity. Every work is a genuine original \u2014 created by hand, signed, and available in this form only once. The deliberate choice of materials, the visible working process and the combination of different techniques guarantee the unmistakable character of each piece.<\/p>\n
The included certificate of authenticity keeps this value documented and verifiable long-term.<\/p>\n
Find more works from the Modern Madonnas series here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Framing<\/h3>\n
The right frame doesn’t just protect your artwork \u2014 it amplifies it. With our custom frames, every piece takes on a new presence and becomes a genuine focal point, whether in a living room, office or gallery.<\/p>\n
We use exclusively high-quality acrylic glass with 99% UV protection, keeping colors from fading long-term. The glass is anti-reflective, lightweight and shatterproof \u2014 the same standard used in leading museums.<\/p>\n
Collector’s Tip<\/h3>\n
Many of the photographic originals used in the Modern Madonnas are also available as large-format fine art prints in the Collector’s Edition<\/a> \u2013 limited, signed, collected internationally.<\/p>\n
Same handwriting, different world: Split Screen<\/a> \u2013 collages and overpaintings based on landscape, urban and street photography. One of a kind, no nude photography.<\/p>\n
Looking for a smaller entry point: SIGNED.FRAMED.ICONIC.<\/a> \u2014 199 pieces, framed, signed, four weeks online. Then gone.<\/p>\n
Or get the photo books: To the photo books<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Shipping & Delivery<\/h3>\n
Shipping is free worldwide. Every work is professionally packed, insured and shipped directly from the studio. All items are shipped neutrally and discreetly \u2014 with no visible indication of the contents.<\/strong> For deliveries outside the European Union, additional customs duties, import fees or taxes may apply. These costs are not included in the purchase price and are the responsibility of the recipient.<\/p>\n
Art knows no borders \u2014 but sometimes, unfortunately, paperwork does.<\/p>\n
FAQ & Contact<\/h3>\n
Questions about the Modern Madonnas series? Most are answered here in two minutes.<\/p>\n