"Uniquely Striped"
No two zebras have the same stripes.
Not one. Not ever. In a herd of thousands, every single one is distinct.
I thought about that a great deal while drawing this piece. The stripes are not decoration — they are identity. Carried from birth, impossible to change, and entirely their own. The zebra does not choose its pattern and does not apologise for it. It simply is what it is, completely and without compromise.
I grew up across four countries: Nigeria, the United Kingdom, China, and Ethiopia. I spent years trying to blend in. Learning languages, adapting mannerisms, becoming whoever the room needed me to be. It took a long time to understand that the things that made me different were not problems to be solved. They were the pattern.
This piece is for anyone who has ever felt too much of one thing and not enough of another. Too loud. Too quiet. Too foreign. Too familiar.
You are not too anything. You are uniquely striped.
And there is no one else with your pattern.
— Bidemio
All prints are on premium Hahnemühle 100% cotton rag archival paper, and are printed with archival pigmented inks.
Note: Both the 10x8" and 14x11" prints includes an additional 1" white border, making it a total size of 12x10" and 16x13". The 20x16" and 24x18" prints includes an additional 2" white border (24x20" and 28x22" total). These borders give the collector the option of expanding their framing if they choose so. Each piece is hand signed by the artist on the additional border.
SHIPPING TIMES:
Each print is custom-made to order! Please allow up to 14 business days for Bidemio Studio to craft your print with care and attention to detail.
HOW WE PACKAGE:
The Studio uses eco-friendly, biodegradable glassine to protect your print, which is then carefully placed in a sturdy postal tube for delivery. We prefer simple, sustainable packaging that keeps the focus on what’s inside!
DELIVERY TIMES:
Shipped from Illinois, USA
- Domestic Shipping: 2-14 business days
- International Shipping: 10-24 business days, depending on your location.
Please note that in some cases, parcels arriving from the U.S. may take up to 15 additional days to clear customs.
DUTIES & TAXES
Buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, or fees imposed by their country's customs agency. It is important that you research this cost as it may be up to 50% in some cases.
STUDIO TIPS:
Handle with care using clean, dry hands. For long-lasting preservation, frame your print behind glass and display it in a dry, moisture-free environment. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to preserve the longevity of the pigments.