Lion Art Print – Wildlife Mixed Media Photograph, Fine Print, Wall Art, Africa Lions, Contemporary Nature Decor

Title: "A lion Doesn't concern itself with the opinion of sheep." – South Africa 2019


Shot in South Africa, this image captures a pride of lions in rare repose — a quiet moment between instinct and eternity. The composition is part document, part dream. Reimagined through layers of coffee-stained marks and hand-painted borders. Reproduction of a 30×20" original. On handmade coffee paper crafted from agricultural waste — a material developed by the artist. Combining photography, natural texture.

Black and white photograph on Coffee Paper made from agricultural waste collected on coffee plantations used to create artwork. Using deliberate coffee rings and brewed coffee, India ink adding texture, depth, and a unique visual narrative. The coffee paper carries subtle textures of its origin, grounding the image in both material and meaning. The stains and surface patterns are not decoration but dialogue — traces of time, chance, and process that echo the rhythms of the land itself.

"A lion Doesn't concern itself with the opinion of sheep." reflects my ongoing interest in the relationship between observation and memory — how the act of looking becomes an imprint of our own passage. The lions’ calm is not stillness but presence. What remains is not only the photograph but the feeling of having been there, in that hour of dust and heat, when life briefly circled back to rest.

Limited Print: 100
MEDIUM: Fine Art Print
SIZE: Available in multiple sizes
INK: High density, archival, state of the art pigments
PAPER: Fine art photographic paper, museum-grade, acid-free

Authenticity:

Each limited edition print is hand-signed and numbered by the artist. A Certificate of Authenticity accompanies every print. This edition is limited to 100 prints only, maintaining the integrity and rarity of the work.

Framing:

Prints are sold unframed. Frames shown in product images are for display only. It’s often more economical to frame locally.

Disclaimer: 

This artwork is an original creation by Harry Johansing and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Peter Beard, the Peter Beard Estate, or the Peter Beard Studio. While the work is inspired by Peter Beard’s artistic style, it should not be mistaken for his original works or for work authorized by his Estate or Studio.


About the Artist:
Harry Johansing began incorporating photographs into his artwork when he founded Costa Rica Natural Paper Co. (also known as ecopaper.com) in 1992, blending a lifelong love of photography with a passion for sustainable materials. Over time, his practice evolved into a body of visual essays—layered with intuition, philosophy, and travel—exploring the relationships between nature, memory, and human presence.

A California-based artist whose work bridges visual storytelling, documentary sensibility, and emotional resonance. His fine art prints are held in private collections and galleries worldwide.

See more of my work:
www.harryjohansing.com
All photographs and prints are copyrighted © Harry Johansing. Purchase does not transfer copyright or reproduction rights.