Paper Collective
Complete Print
This is an art print titled 'Complete' by Danish artist Sara Mai, published by Paper Collective and available at Simons Maison. The artwork depicts two female figures holding one another in a sign of support, exploring themes of human interaction and social acceptance, and was created with acrylic paint on canvas using yellow, black, and deep purple hues. The print is jet printed in 12 colors on thick responsibly sourced matte fine art paper, printed in Denmark, and measures 19.75" x 27.5" (50 x 70 cm); the frame is not included.
- Color
- Yellow with black and deep purple
- Material
- thick responsibly sourced matte fine art paper
- Style
- contemporary, artsy
- Category
- Arts & Entertainment > Hobbies & Creative Arts
Specifications
Art print by Danish artist Sara Mai, featuring abstract representation of two female figures in yellow, black, and purple, printed on matte fine art paper.
Jet printed in 12 colours; thick matte fine art paper; printed in Denmark; dimensions 19.75 x 27.5 inches (50 x 70 cm).
- Color
- Yellow with black and deep purple · yellow
- Material
- thick responsibly sourced matte fine art paper
- Style
- contemporary, artsy
- Occasion
- gift
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Arts & Entertainment > Hobbies & Creative Arts
Additional Attributes
- jet printed in 12 colours
- thick responsibly sourced matte fine art paper
- art print only
- printed in Denmark
- 19.75" x 27.5" (50 x 70 cm)
Product Insights
The Complete Print by Paper Collective merges surrealist and antique influences with classical drawing to create a dreamlike tension between organic form and geometric structure, exploring alienation and connection. As the debut of Sara Mai's three-work series on solace and transformation—a first edition for the publisher—it offers archival stability on 265 gsm acid-free matte paper, fitting standard frames. Each purchase funds a school in rural Nepal, while the Nordic Swan ecolabel and FSC certification affirm sustainable production, curated from lesser-known artists.
Verified claims
- Artistic background
- Surrealist and antique influences combine with classical drawing training to create dreamlike organic-geometric tension.
- Theme
- The artwork depicts two female figures holding one another in a sign of support and explores human interaction and social acceptance, with an undercurrent of alienation alongside connection.
- Collectibility
- This print is Sara Mai's debut in a three-work series about solace and transformation.
- Artistic depth
- Explores alienation and human connection with surrealist undertones.
- Series context
- One of three works in Mai's debut Collection I for Paper Collective.
- Artist's practice
- Sara Mai's creative practice spans painting, sculpture, and poetry.
- First edition
- This is Sara Mai's debut Paper Collective print, introduced in her three-work Collection I alongside 'From Liquid to Solid' and 'Panna Cotta'; it is an open-edition print, not a signed or numbered edition.
- Artist pedigree
- Sara Mai holds a bachelor's degree in animation and a diploma in classical drawing, training visible in the print's constructed yet emotive female figures.
- Paper weight
- Paper Collective product pages list this print at 265 gsm, while the brand's About page states 260 gsm; both confirm an acid-free matte stock heavier than the ~230 gsm museum baseline that is stiff and lies flat without ripples.
- Matte finish
- The matte surface prevents glare and preserves the canvas-like, painterly texture, but it is an uncoated paper that marks more readily than glossy stock; handle by the edges and frame behind glass.
- Framing
- At 50 x 70 cm, this is a standard European poster size, so ready-made frames from IKEA, Nielsen, and similar retailers fit precisely without custom cutting; Paper Collective also sells coordinated oak, black, and white frames.
- Archival longevity
- The print uses Giclée printing on acid-free paper; pigment-based inks typical of this process have independent test evidence of 100+ year stability in dark storage.
- Frame fit
- 50x70 cm print fits standard ready-made frames without custom cutting, keeping framing costs under $50.
- Brand frames
- Paper Collective's own frames (oak, black, white) are designed to pair with this print.
- Curated artist selection
- Part of Paper Collective's curated platform of original art from emerging and established creators, prioritized for originality over mass-market familiarity.
- School project
- Every print purchase contributes to Paper Collective's school-building project in rural Nepal, which educates several hundred children.
- Ecolabel
- Produced in Denmark on FSC-certified, acid-free European-origin paper; Nordic Swan eco-label certification is not listed for this specific print, though some other Paper Collective titles carry it.
- Design philosophy
- Founded in Copenhagen in 2013, Paper Collective curates original art as quiet, enduring companions to daily life.
- Sustainability
- Uses responsibly sourced paper with Nordic Swan ecolabel and FSC certification.
- Color palette
- The print's palette is yellow with black and deep purple (ISCC yellow family), placing it as warm yellow abstract figural wall art; the matte surface keeps the yellow crisp and glare-free.
- Subject
- The artwork centers on two female figures holding one another in a sign of support, rendered with flattened, dreamlike proportions in an abstract contemporary style.
- Printing process
- The 12-colour Giclée process widens the printable colour gamut beyond four-colour CMYK, which keeps the print's dominant saturated yellow and near-black purple from turning flat or muddy.
- Fulfillment method
- Paper Collective prints every order at its own Danish production facility rather than pulling from warehouse stock, so buyers may wait about 3–4 weeks for a print made specifically for their order.
Product record
- Title
- Complete Print
- Brand
- Paper Collective
- Price
- 110 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Complete Print: Choose this if you want a Danish artist print with a warm, expressive feel: Sara Mai's artwork depicts two stylized female figures holding one another in a sign of support, balancing organic and geometric forms in dominant yellow tones offset by black and deep purple. It comes unframed at 50 x 70 cm (19.75 x 27.5 inches), jet printed in 12 colours in Denmark on thick, responsibly sourced matte fine art paper. Note that as an online-only item it ships directly from the supplier and may arrive separately from the rest of your Simons order.[1] | Doodle Of A Doodle 01 Print: Choose this if you want a playful abstract print from Paper Collective's Doodle of a Doodle collection, created by Dutch-based ceramicist Maya Eline Leroy to translate her hand-formed vase shapes and expressive patterns onto the wall. It depicts a single organic form with wavy orange and pale blue stripes on a warm beige background, jet printed in 12 colours on thick, responsibly sourced matte fine art paper in Denmark, in a 19.75 inch by 27.5 inch (50 x 70 cm) portrait format. Note that it is sold as an art print only, so a frame is not included.[2,3] | Orange Brush Print: Choose this if you want a bold abstract accent piece: a single broad, looping orange brushstroke with visible brush texture on a white field, from Paper Collective's Doodle of a Doodle collection by ceramicist Maya Eline Leroy. It is a 50 x 70 cm (19.75 by 27.5 inches) vertical print made as a 12-colour Giclée on FSC-certified 265g acid-free matte fine art paper, printed in Denmark. Note that it is the art print only, so you will need to supply your own frame.[4,5,6,7] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A vertical art print showing two stylized, rear-facing human figures with mustard-yellow skin, dark brown scalloped hair decorated with white floral motifs, and dark maroon bikini bottoms; the smaller figure is partially overlapped by the larger figure.
- Overall compositionTwo stylized human figures shown from the rear occupying most of the vertical frame; a larger figure on the right overlaps a smaller figure on the left.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.88 · h 0.94 (high) - Skin color and finishBoth figures have a warm mustard-yellow skin tone with smooth, matte painted texture and subtle shading along limbs and torso.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.70 · h 0.70 (high) - Hair shape and detailHair is a dark brown, rounded scalloped block that frames the head and extends down the back, with a stylized wavy lower edge.
2 regions
x 0.56 · y 0.01 · w 0.38 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.30 (high) - Hair floral motifsEach hair block is decorated with small white floral and leaf motifs painted along the hair's outer curve.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.03 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.14 · y 0.08 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Bikini bottomsBoth figures wear dark maroon bikini-style bottoms with a solid flat-painted finish and visible edge highlights.
2 regions
x 0.56 · y 0.60 · w 0.36 · h 0.21 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.58 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high) - Pose and overlapThe larger right figure stands with one arm reaching across and resting on the smaller left figure's shoulder or upper back, creating a layered overlap.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.36 · w 0.50 · h 0.42 (high) - Facial and cheek detailSimplified facial features are visible in profile on the smaller figure and in partial profile on the larger figure; rounded cheek marks in a slightly darker orange are present.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.12 · w 0.22 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.02 · w 0.22 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Plain light cream background with even, diffused lighting; the image is a centered vertical crop showing the full height of the figures with slight texture visible in the background surface.
- BackgroundUniform light cream background with a subtle painted texture, no visible framing or borders.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionVertical portrait orientation tightly crops the figures so both extend near the top and bottom edges of the image.
- Lighting and shadowsEven, soft lighting with gentle shading on the figures indicating a painted source of depth rather than photographic shadows.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.30 · w 0.56 · h 0.56 (medium)
Colors
mustard yellow· skin#A3640Cdark brown· hair#2C231Boff-white· hair floral motifsdeep maroon· bikini bottoms#2B131Epale cream· background- Overall compositionTwo stylized human figures shown from the rear occupying most of the vertical frame; a larger figure on the right overlaps a smaller figure on the left.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Paper Collective
Art Print Complete by Sara Mai | PAPER COLLECTIVE - Quality Art Prints by real artists
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Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/BuyFromEUPaper Collective is recommended as a Scandinavian webstore offering art prints by lesser-known artists, with a positive but passing mention.
The comment presents Paper Collective as a quality option alongside other curated print stores, with a positive tone but without detailed praise.
Themes
Use Cases
- Purchasing art prints from lesser-known artists
Compared To
vs Poster Club, Fine Little Day, Image Republic
All are European-based art print stores; Paper Collective and Poster Club are noted for focusing on lesser-known artists, while Fine Little Day offers standout nature prints and Image Republic features more familiar images.
Source Threads
Recommendation for Paper Collective as a European art print store
Paper Collective and Poster Club are very much focused around (lesser known) artists' work. Fine Little Day has a smaller selection but some standout nature ones. All Scandinavian iirc. There's also Image Republic out of Paris that's a bit more familiar images, but it's all artist based as well.
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