A new collection of grounding, fine art prints by Claire Hankey and Petra Blacklock.

I’m delighted to introduce The Gathered Collection, our third release of luxury fine art prints this October 2025, created under our shared creative identity “Of Light and Layers Studios.” This collection marks a deepening of our shared vision; a meeting of land and water, memory and material, photography and paint.

"The ‘Gathered Collection’ is an exploration of the meeting points between land and water, where forms shift, dissolve and reappear. The prints consider estuaries, tidal edges and dune habitats, and how these places are shaped by light, movement and tide."

The Essence of Movement

Movement is central in all of these prints—the steady pull of the current, the glide, and gentle rhythm of drifting on open water. Through layered photographic and painterly processes, textures emerge that suggest erosion over time and the unexpected treasures revealed after each tidal cycle.

Personal Touch

What makes this collection special is the personal collection of natural elements; fragments from the shoreline that we gathered, carrying the memory and imprint of real experiences. Each piece is a testament to our journey, a reflection of the beauty we encountered along the way.

Titles in the Collection

• Norfolk Tides

• Drifting

• Beyond the Edge

• Erosion

• Crossing the Current

• Sea Breeze

• Ray

• Tidal

• Amber Drift

  
  

Each title hints at a movement, a moment of transition, a trace of water meeting land, a memory of place.

Why It Matters

For us, this collection is more than images; it is memory and material. The shoreline fragments embody the places we visited, the tides we observed, and the slow pulling of light over sand and water. In a world rushing endlessly, these artworks invite a pause: to contemplate the slow movement of water, the accumulation of time, and the beauty of erosion.

For collectors: The Gathered Collection offers intimate yet expansive works, designs that invite you in and evoke memories of shoreline drift and natural treasures left by the tide. They are ideal for interiors that seek calm, that seek story, and that seek a connection to nature and organic forms. From our tiny collectible postcards to A1 sized prints, this collection offers a wide variety of options at an affordable price point.

For viewers, we ask you to -

• Notice the layering in each piece: how photographic clarity softens into painterly suggestion; how texture hints at erosion or movement rather than literal depiction.

• Reflect on the “gathered” fragments: each piece carries provenance, a collected memory of a place where land and water meet.

• Consider how each print might function in your space: a living room with soft natural light, a bedroom retreat, a hallway where the viewer pauses. The titles help anchor the feeling: Drifting, Tidal, Beyond the Edge…

  
  

Embracing Nature's Beauty

In this collection, I invite you to embrace the beauty of nature. Each print is a reminder of the delicate balance between land and water. They tell stories of the tides, the shifting sands, and the gentle caress of the breeze.

As you explore The Gathered Collection, I hope you find a piece that resonates with you. Perhaps it will evoke a memory of a favorite beach, or inspire a moment of reflection in your home.

Join Us on This Journey

I invite you to join us on this journey of exploration and creativity. Each artwork is not just a visual experience but also a conversation starter. They encourage us to think about our relationship with nature and the environment around us.

Let’s celebrate the beauty of the world together.

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