BRYAN HOLDEN STUDIO

The most inspirational person in the history of mankind inspired me to create Perseverance. Perseverance is about the behavior we exhibit while trying to achieve success with anything in life, despite difficulty. It is a piece about life and inspiration; about what you can overcome and about what you can become and achieve. From a distance, the artwork projects an image like an old black and white photograph, which refers to the past, while simultaneously linking together the future with the use of the computer keys; thus, showing we, as human beings, have continued to persevere throughout the creation of human life. As you are drawn closer, you may notice that the piece offers much more than first glance permits. Each key was meticulously placed to create a body of text regarding the theme of perseverance in life. Consciously and intentionally each key was left as it was discovered, as to represent the diversity of the individuals whom the keys were donated from. I strived to create a piece that exemplifies willpower, conviction, strength and character; hopefully it will motivate others to be the best that they can be, if they believe. Bryan Kelly Holden “Perseverance” was created with 6,534 keys from 781 computer keyboards and required 347 hours of dedicated service to complete this masterwork.

DYE-SUBLIMATION ONTO ALUMINUM AND MASONITE: Sublimation onto aluminum and Masonite is a process of infusing dyes into a sheet of pre-treated aluminum or Masonite via heat transfer. Sublimation is the process of going from a solid to a gas, back to a solid – skipping the liquid state. Once the dyes submerge underneath the surface, the process is complete and permanent. THE PROCESS: The image is first printed onto a transfer paper via inkjet technology. Then the paper is adhered to a sheet of pre-treated aluminum or Masonite. It is then put into a heat press where the temperature is reaching between 350-400 degrees. While being subjected to extreme heat and pressure the dyes from the transfer paper turn into a gas, are pressed into the surface of the aluminum or Masonite, and then solidify into the treated aluminum or Masonite. This is where the sublimation/heat transfer occurs. The transfer process takes between 3-10 minutes per press. Once out of the press, the aluminum and Masonite cools and the process is complete. There is no additional coating or laminate applied after the sublimation process. As the dyes cool, they are permanently infused beneath the surface of the metal substrate. ARCHIVAL: Archival life span of 65 plus years SCRATCH RESISTANT: Dyes are infused beneath the exterior surface coating through sublimation. This makes it more durable than traditional paper and canvas imaging because it can’t be scratched or peeled off the surface. WIPEABLE: No need to worry about fingerprints or blemishes on the surface. A microfiber cloth and household cleaner can be used to clean the print. Perfect for public spaces and other high traffic areas. LIGHT WEIGHT AND EASY TO INSTALL WITH INCLUDED HARDWARE: Though extremely rigid and durable, the aluminum is lightweight and easy to hang. A 60” x 40” print with an aluminum float backing frame weights approximately 13lbs. FIRE RETARDANT: Sublimated aluminum holds up against high heat. Necessary for artwork hung in specific corporate and public environments, which meets today’s fire rated standards. NO GLASS: After the heat transfer process, the artwork is completed. No additional UV acrylic or glass needed to protect the artwork.

These premium prints are printed on aluminum, Masonite, or 8mm photographic paper and are offered in varying sizes, ranging from 13.5” x 8” to 81” x 48”.