About the Work
Exhibition A is thrilled to unveil "Baby, These are Diamonds Not Tears," a mesmerizing edition by the artist duo Velvet Other World. A testament to their innovative spirit, this UV print radiates from a mirrored surface, framed by a meticulously laser-engraved border. The piece is exquisitely punctuated with Swarovski crystal embellishments, creating an interplay of light and texture that echoes the duo's exploration of identity and its theatrical manifestations. Josh Allen and Katrina Pisetti of Velvet Other World are celebrated for their captivating use of costume to construct alien archetypes that traverse the traditional confines of form and identity. Their artistic journey, often mapped out on charcoal and paper, ventures into the realms of the dramatic and the veiled, crafting personas that invite us to look beyond the surface, into a world where revelation and concealment dance together in a compelling visual narrative.
Artist Biography
Velvet Other World is a collaboration between Josh Allen (b. 1995, Andover, MA) and Katrina Pisetti (b. 1996, Austin, TX). Velvet Other World studies the figure, costume, and opulence in their enchanting black-and-white charcoal universe. Seeking to transfigure their ghostly silhouettes through material ornament, Velvet Other World reconsiders the human relationship with the body and dissects the constructive and protective nature of dress. At once a fascination and critique, Velvet Other World depicts grandeur, royalty, drama, and luxury within their fairytale-like narratives. Allen received his BFA in Illustration and Printmaking, Pisetti in Printmaking, both from the Rhode Island School of Design, where the two met. Allen and Pisetti began their collaboration under the moniker Velvet Other World in 2021.
Authentication & Resale
Laser engraved signature on front, date and number laser engraved en verso
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity that is signed and numbered by Exhibition A.Framing
To frame this artwork please contact help@exhibitiona.com. Framed artwork is custom framed once it is ordered. Allow 3-5 weeks for framing and delivery.
FRAME
All of our frames are made from sustainably sourced engineered hardwood that is manufactured in the USA. Frames are available in Black or White Matte and Walnut.
MAT
Prints are hinged to a conservation quality, acid-free and lignin-free Cellulose matboard, using acid-free polyethylene cloth tape. Each mat’s surface paper is fade and bleed resistant and is attached to a conversation quality foam-core board. Some of our work (typically those pieces with a deckled edge) is floated on the matboard with spacers to separate the artwork from the glazing.
GLAZING
We use museum quality .060 mm plexiglass to frame your work. It blocks 82-85% of UV rays to prevent color fading from exposure to light, protecting your art for years to come.
DIMENSIONS
Our White and Black frames have a ⅞” wide flat face and are 15/16” deep. Mats are 1” wide for prints up to 8” x 10”. Mats are 2” wide for prints larger than 8” x 10”.
Our Natural and Walnut frames have a ¾” wide flat face and are 1 ⅛” deep. Mats are 1” wide for prints up to 8” x 10”. Mats are 2” wide for prints larger than 8” x 10”.
Any artwork that is floated will be placed in a frame that has a ⅝” wide flat face and is 1 5/16” deep. Work will be floated with a 1” border around it.
Shippings & Returns
Unframed work ships within 5 business days of your order. Framed artwork is custom framed once it is ordered. Please allow 2-4 weeks for framing and delivery. Need it faster? Expedited options may be available by emailing help@exhibitiona.com. All work ships from the US. International customers are responsible for any customs, duty, or VAT charges.
If you change your mind after placing your order, please email us at help@exhibitiona.com within 24 hours. We will not be able to accommodate cancellations for framed orders after that time period (as your frame will have been ordered and cut within that time period). We may not be able to accommodate your request to cancel your order for an unframed work after 24 hours if it has been packaged and processed by our fulfillment center.
We are unable to accept returns on custom framed artwork. Our general policy is that we do not accept returns. If your print arrives damaged or does not meet your expectations, you may be eligible for a replacement or return. Any issues must be reported within 5 business days of receipt by emailing help@exhibitiona.com.
