Mehdi - Gay Arabic Astronaut Art Framed Canvas
Description
In the vast silence of space, Mehdi stands as a beacon wrapped in centuries of culture and dreams. He isn’t your typical astronaut; Mehdi's an explorer, a bridge between worlds, a symbol of history and the future. His gaze speaks of quiet determination, framed by the halo of an ornate, ceremonial space helmet—a crown of golden filigree that pulses with echoes of Islamic artistry and the weight of untold stories. Each embellishment hinting at the generations of brilliance that paved the way for him to reach the stars.
As a Gay Arabic astronaut, Mehdi's journey is one of reclaiming space—both literal and metaphorical. Telling a story of resilience and belonging, an odyssey that ventures far beyond the earthbound to declare that LGBTQ voices belong among the stars. Mehdi’s ornate spacesuit, with its embellished fabric and celestial medallions, reflects a journey that’s not about conquest, but communion—an astronaut taking pieces of his past into the great unknown, making space itself a canvas for his culture and love.
This queer artwork's a testament to the power of representation: a sci-fi reverie where even the farthest reaches of space hold room for diversity, grace and courage.
Information
Transform any room into a gallery: The artist-grade canvas is a finely textured, 38mm, 400gsm (11.8oz/yd) cotton. Hand-stretched and natural white, it captures the subtlest nuances of light and color. All inks are water-based and non-toxic.
Float framed & forest friendly: FSC® certified frame made of sustainably sourced, durable European knotless pine. Black satin-laminated finish with a 19mm frame depth. Sitting approx 5mm from the edge of the canvas — creating a floating border.
Natural beauty preserves natural beauty: Vivid, water-based eco-inks as lush and enduring as traditional inks… minus the chemical junk.
About the Artist
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Cost
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Delivery Times
Production:
The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.
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Brand New, Just for You
Your new float framed canvas will be produced with care after you place an order. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing art people actually want.
Finish & Texture
Finely textured artist-grade cotton substrate that reproduces details with luxurious vibrance and outstanding clarity. 38mm canvas frame depth. Stretcher bars milled from the finest quality European kiln-dried knotless pine.
Giclée Printing
Gold standard for museum-level quality. Traditional printing uses the classic CMYK color range. Giclée printing uses pigment based, archival quality inks with up to 12 colors.
100+ Years of Color
Your new canvas print will be produced with bright and vibrant water-based inks that are non-hazardous and toxin-free. Printed using a pro-lab process that delivers 100+ years of spectacular colour when cared for correctly.
FSC® Certified Wood
Trees are harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers are provided proper training, safety protocols, and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources are respected.
Partnered with Prodigi
I've worked with a lot of partners over the years. Prodigi's quality and care is remarkable, but their commitment to art, the environment and ethical supply chains captured my heart.