P A R A D I S E No. 4
P A R A D I S E No. 4
Kristen Leigh Baker | 2026
Medium: Ethically sourced tropical green feathers, exotic mottled peacock plumage, natural salvaged driftwood, and hand-wrapped vegan suede lace
This large-scale textile sculpture introduces a dramatic, enveloping presence, mimicking the dense layers of an untouched rainforest canopy. Suspended elegantly from a natural driftwood bar, an immersive array of ethically sourced, vibrant green feathers is paired with exotic mottled peacock plumage. The feathers are densely layered in an imbricated formation that creates immense depth and a heavy, organic texture.
The visual rhythm is enhanced by subtle variations in light; sections of the exotic peacock feathers reveal an inherent iridescent green shimmer that plays off the matte, deep green background. Meticulously hand-tied with a color-matched green vegan suede lace, the sculpture offers a continuous, monochromatic frame at the top that beautifully anchors the shifting patterns below. Standing nearly three feet long, this striking wall sculpture serves as a luxurious focal piece that breathes vibrant, organic life into modern and high-end residential interiors.
Dimensions: 27" Wide x 34" Long x 2" Deep
Classification: Original contemporary wall-dependent sculpture of tactile sensory assemblage.
Installation: Your sculpture includes two 2" Solid Brass 14-Gauge Escutcheon Pins.
Preservation: Dust lightly with a soft cloth of similar color.
Authentication: Signed by the artist on the reverse of the driftwood
Edition: Original mixed-media wall-dependent sculpture, 1 of 1
Please note: Due to the bespoke, patented design and delicate nature of the multi-layered materials, all original acquisitions are Final Sale.
Shipping & Delivery
Your sculpture travels via fully insured, fine-art white-glove transit directly to your room of choice, encompassing custom museum-grade crating, unpacking, and debris removal. Due to the irreplaceable nature and physical scale of this 1-of-1 masterwork, a specialized logistics fee is added transparently at checkout.
Premium installation hardware is included with the artwork for your local art handler or installer to use.
- Please note: Wall mounting is not performed by the white-glove transit team.
Fine art transit couriers operate on dedicated regional consolidation routes to ensure absolute safety. A logistics coordinator will contact you directly via phone or email as soon as the transport schedule and delivery windows are finalized to coordinate your signature receipt and room-of-choice placement.
Provenance & Authentication
This original, one-of-a-kind sculpture is cataloged within the artist’s private archive. Upon acquisition, ownership will be officially transferred to you via a secure, digital Certificate of Authenticity issued through Tagsmart—the elite contemporary art registry standard. This creates a permanent, tamper-proof chronological record of the work's creation and provenance, protecting the long-term asset value of your investment. You will receive an official digital invitation to claim your certificate via email within 48 hours of purchase.
Please note: While the room views accurately illustrate the physical scale of the sculpture in a residential setting, the fine, intricate suede lace detailing is best appreciated up close. We invite you to reference the dedicated studio photography to view these fine elements in full high-definition clarity.
Museum-Grade Contour Installation Guide
Hardware: 2" Solid Brass 14-Gauge Escutcheon Pins
Required Tool (Not Included): 5/64" (or #45 Wire-Gauge) High-Speed Steel Drill BitArchitectural Presentation Note
Due to the organic, structural irregularities of the natural driftwood foundation, this contemporary tactile sculpture is engineered for a variable-depth gravity installation. The artwork features integrated suede backing elements that act as natural counterweights to absorb wall protrusion variances.
Step-by-Step Installation Procedure
Step 1: Map the Contour Alignment
Hold the sculpture up to your desired wall placement to find its natural visual center. Observe the back contour of the driftwood bar and identify two stable, level resting points—ideally positioned where the wood curves closest to the wall face. Mark these two points on your drywall, ensuring at least one mark aligns directly over a structural wood wall stud (recommended).
Step 2: Prepare the Precision Pilot Holes
Secure a 5/64" high-speed steel drill bit (not included) into your hand drill. Drill straight into your two wall marks at a perfect 90-degree angle to a depth of 1.5 inches.
- Note: Pre-drilling a precise 5/64" pilot hole is critical. Because solid brass is a softer luxury metal, it will bend or snap if hammered directly into dense wood fibers without a relief channel.
Step 3: Tune the Pin Depths for Wall Variance
Gently tap the 2" 14-Gauge Solid Brass Escutcheon Pins into your pre-drilled pilot holes. Because the driftwood bar has an undulating, organic thickness, do not drive the pins to equal depths.
- Adjustment: Measure the protrusion of your driftwood. If the left side of the wood curves deeper toward the room than the right, leave the corresponding wall pin protruding slightly further out. The pins should form a custom-tuned, three-dimensional ledge that mirrors the exact physical variance of your sculpture.
Step 4: Seat and Gravity-Lock the Assemblage
Carefully lower the driftwood bar directly onto your variable-depth brass pin ledges. Allow the artwork to settle naturally. The weight of the cascading feathers will gently pull the sculpture downward, while the integrated suede backing elements compress against the wall texture.
Archival Conservation Guidelines
- Oxidation Barrier: The enclosed solid brass escutcheon pins are pre-treated and sealed in a premium, hard-shell clear acrylic coating. This creates a permanent oxygen barrier that prevents the brass from oxidizing, tarnishing, or turning green over time.
- Built-In Friction Protection: The crystal-clear acrylic coating completely seals both the smooth shank and the rounded head of each pin. This durable, integrated layer isolates the raw metal from making direct contact with the driftwood, eliminating the need for secondary sleeves or wraps.
Structural Engineering Note: This contemporary tactile sculpture is engineered to utilize integrated genuine suede or vegan suede fasteners as structural counterweights. These elements stabilize the driftwood profile directly against your wall surface, absorbing depth variances.