{"product_id":"cycle-of-life-1","title":"Cycle of Life","description":"\u003cul class=\"wEn8Wy\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"De1MzN\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nIrkeO QfrfFD cell\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wEn8Wy\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"De1MzN\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nIrkeO QfrfFD cell\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wEn8Wy\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"De1MzN\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nIrkeO QfrfFD cell\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sUBnBkv oXQMDeL---typography-11-runningText oXQMDeL---priority-7-primary _HOcyB D0x9d0 sxbtulv ftb6e2\"\u003ePRODUCT INFORMATION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Jxzja\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ntwJb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QuNML\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"iFCMM rtTrg Va-9h s0MuE\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original painting size is - 70 x 50 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"iFCMM rtTrg Va-9h s0MuE\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainted using Carbothello, Derwent and Faber-Castell pastel pencils, Unison and Rembrandt soft pastels, on Clairefontaine Pastelmat board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"iFCMM rtTrg Va-9h s0MuE\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally framed (182 x 63 x 4 cm) with mount behind anti-reflective 'ARTGLASS AR 70' [Artglass protects and displays artworks in the most prestigious museums around the world.]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"iFCMM rtTrg Va-9h s0MuE\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS) 47th Open Division, Juried Fall Exhibition, Accepted for exhibition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"iFCMM rtTrg Va-9h s0MuE\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pastel painting reveals a captured moment of New York City life through a vintage 1976 Huffy Sun Country 3-speed bicycle, locked to a uniquely crafted NYC bike rack. The addition of vibrant Broadway posters adds a lively urban backdrop, enriching the scene with a strong sense of place and energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"iFCMM rtTrg Va-9h s0MuE\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe softened background draws attention to the bicycle’s intricate details—the weathered layers of aged paint, textured rust on metal, gleaming chrome accents, and the tactile quality of rubber tires—all illuminated by dramatic afternoon shadows. This piece celebrates both the beauty found in everyday objects and a fleeting moment frozen in time, offering a thoughtful blend of realism and atmosphere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"iFCMM rtTrg Va-9h s0MuE\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for collectors who appreciate detailed craftsmanship and evocative urban scenes, this work invites viewers to pause and reflect on the stories embedded in worn surfaces and city life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ray West","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57604572643701,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/7482\/3446\/files\/file_2_50b0aa2c-944f-4951-b28a-1dbbb6d34635.jpg?v=1790250798","url":"https:\/\/thewgallery.co.uk\/products\/cycle-of-life-1","provider":"The W Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}