About the Work
Arcmanoro Niles' body of work chronicles his upbringing as a youth in Washington DC and transforms his sitter's otherwise mundane neighborhood settings into illustrations of the complex, multifaceted narratives within his community. By rendering his subjects so that they occupy the entirety of the canvas, Niles elevates their presence and enhances their power through his characteristic usage of blisteringly vibrant hues. Alongside his portraits are mischievous shapeshifting characters, which the artist has dubbed "seekers," personifying forces external to the focal narratives, like a Greek chorus reflecting on the tender interpersonal dramas rendered within the compositions. The results are multidimensional narratives which hold root firmly in the reality of the domestic interiors and exteriors of Washington D.C.'s urban landscape while transcending beyond into the psychological and metaphysical. In our new exclusive series by Niles, he has embellished a series of 10 prints from his edition "The Magic of Youth" (2017) with a tactile layer of shimmering glitter and gold paint, adding a fresh dimensionality to his colorful work.
Artist Biography
Arcmanoro Niles has held solo exhibitions at Lehmann Maupin (London, New York), UTA Artist Space (Los Angeles), Rachel Uffner Gallery (New York), and Long Gallery (New York) among others. Niles has been included in group exhibitions at Hessel Museum of Art (Hudson, NY), ICA Miami, Hauser and Wirth (New York), Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art (Hartford, CT), The MAC Belfast, The Phoenix Art Museum, Jeffery Deitch (Los Angeles) and more. His work is featured in permanent institutional collections including the Institute of Contemporary Art Miami, Dallas Museum of Art, Hammer Museum (Los Angeles), The Studio Museum in Harlem, and Yuz Museum (Shanghai). Niles currently lives and works in New York.
Authentication & Resale
This work is signed en verso by the artist and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed and numbered by the artist.
Be sure to keep your Certificate of Authenticity (COA) in a safe place. We are unable to replace or reissue COAs.
Framing
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 service@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 service@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 service@exhibitiona.com.
