STORY
Trinity Library is the Long Room at Trinity College Dublin, built from Charlotte's own photographs of it.
Using her signature multi layer photographic technique, Charlotte moves around the monument and layers views from many angles onto one surface, the way a film editor cuts a scene together from different shot scales and camera setups. The barrel vault holds the middle of the frame. The layering multiplies its arches until they run one inside another, so the ceiling reads deeper than the room is long.
Everything to the left and right is books. The shelves go floor to ceiling on both levels, two hundred thousand volumes, and the letters that label the sections come with them. Some are still where they belong, on the ends of the cases. Others have come loose and float.
The marble busts and the visitors arrive the same way, at two scales from two photographs: small ones far down the room, larger ones across the bottom of the frame, none of them solid. Plato, Aristotle, Shakespeare, Swift, there to watch over the books, now standing among the people who came to see them.
The arches, the rows of books, the busts and the people all run the same way. Together they make a vanishing point at the far end of the room, and the eye goes there first whether or not you meant it to. Everything else is what you find after. The longer you stay with it, the more details you see.
The Long Room was built to hold everything in order. Standing in it, order is not the first thing you feel.
This work is part of The Broken Series, Charlotte Fonne's tribute to the Cubist painters, where the world's iconic monuments are circled and gathered onto a single surface.
Each image in the composition is personally photographed by Charlotte, ensuring a genuine and unique piece. Signed, numbered, and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Limited edition. Only 5 to 20 prints per size exist in the world.
Materials & Framing
Gallery-Quality Photo Print
Fuji Crystal DP II: Exceptional Color and Longevity.
I print my artwork on Fuji Crystal DP II, a premium gallery-quality photo paper known for luminous color and remarkable longevity. The paper reproduces deep contrast and a wide tonal range, giving the work a striking visual impact.
Fuji Crystal DP II has an extremely wide color gamut and is designed to be non-fade for at least 75 years. The glossy finish enhances the depth of the artwork, creating an immersive viewing experience.
- Surface feel:Â Smooth
- Surface finish:Â Glossy
- Longevity:Â Non-fade for 75 years
- Manufacturer:Â Fujicolor
Acrylic Glass Mounting
To enhance both durability and presentation, the photo print is mounted under glossy acrylic glass and backed with sturdy aluminum Dibond. This high-end mounting technique intensifies colors, adds depth, and provides a sleek, modern finish suitable for any space. Acrylic glass is lightweight, shatterproof, and resistant to temperature fluctuations. It protects the artwork while amplifying its brilliance, making it an excellent choice for a lasting display.
- Acrylic Glass:Â Glossy, 1/16 in. (2 mm)
- Photo Print: Fuji Crystal DP II with silicone sealant
- Backing:Â Sturdy aluminum Dibond backing
This premium combination of materials ensures the artwork maintains brilliance and integrity for decades to come.
Floater Frame
For a finished presentation, the mounted artwork can be set in a floater frame. This custom-made solid hardwood frame creates a unique visual effect with a gap between the image and the frame, giving the impression that your artwork floats on the wall. The contemporary design is both elegant and subtle, enhancing the presence of the piece without overwhelming it. Available in two colors, black or white, the frame complements a variety of styles.
- Frame Width:Â 0.6 in. (15 mm)
- Frame Depth:Â 1.14 in. (29 mm)
- Frame Shadow Gap:Â 0.27 in. (7 mm)
Ready to hang
Each frame includes a secure wall fixing system that ensures your artwork is beautifully displayed and ready to hang right away. Prints mounted on aluminum Dibond feature an aluminum rail hanging system, providing the same out-of-the-box convenience for easy installation.
- Effortless setup:Â Just two nails, screws, or hooks are all you need.
- Durable and stable:Â The mounting system ensures your piece stays securely in place for long-lasting display.
Certificate of Authenticity
Every limited edition artwork comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
- Originality: The certificate confirms your artwork is an original, signed by my hand, not a mass-produced copy.
- Edition number: Each piece carries its own number in the edition, so you know exactly where it sits and how few exist.
- Signed by hand: I sign and number every piece myself before it leaves the studio.
A bit about me
I'm Charlotte,
a French-American artist, photographer, and traveler based in Miami. Inspired by art history and my travels, I build each artwork by layering many of my own photographs into a single image. What I keep is not how a place looked, but how I remember it.
