Star Motel

The Art

This captivating image showcases a vintage hotel sign from the 1950s, standing proudly amidst the vast expanse of the desert landscape. Bathed in rich gold and green tones, the photograph exudes an aura of nostalgia and serenity. Overlaid with shimmering golden specks resembling glitter, the scene takes on a magical and dreamlike quality.

The Artist

Shannon Black is a New Zealand-born, California-based artist with over 30 years of experience in visual storytelling. Her work explores the "extraordinary within the ordinary," layering light and cinematic texture to uncover the quiet stillness beneath the noise of the modern world. [read full bio] 

Exhibition-Grade Printing

We do not use standard inkjet printers. This piece is a True Photographic Print created on Fuji Crystal Archive Professional Paper. This light-sensitive silver halide process delivers continuous tone, unparalleled depth, and rich, velvety blacks that ink simply cannot replicate.

Gallery-Quality Custom Framing

Elevate your space with a contemporary, deep-profile frame that creates a bold, museum-style presence. Each piece is hand-finished to professional standards and designed to protect your art while making it the focal point of any room.

The Frame Profile

• Face Width: ¾" (Minimalist modern face)

• Depth: 1 ¼" (Classic gallery profile)

• Material: Solid Wood (Sustainably sourced)

• Glazing: UV-Shielding Acrylic (Shatter-resistant & optically pure)

• Hardware: Pre-installed wire; ready to hang immediately.