Modern Guitar Detail in Black and White | Limited Edition of 10
Bold Simplicity in a Classic Electric Guitar
There’s something almost meditative about this guitar—the simplicity, the shadows, the way the strings cut clean through the frame like tightropes across a black void. What you’re looking at here is a Telecaster-style electric guitar, stripped to its essentials. No flashy inlays, no wild finishes—just pure form and quiet attitude.
I’ve always been drawn to this kind of design: industrial, honest, unpretentious. This is the kind of guitar that doesn’t try to be the centre of attention—it just is. If you’ve played one, you know what I mean. It’s a working musician’s tool. Reliable. Sharp. Intentionally minimal.
This photograph came together in silence. No amp, no noise—just the physicality of the instrument under soft directional light. The dark grain of the body nearly vanishes into the background, and that’s the point. I wanted to pull your attention into the lines—the fret markers, the tension in the strings, the subtle reflection along the pickguard. All of it held in place by shadow and restraint.
The absence of colour in this print isn’t just aesthetic—it’s strategic. Black and white allows the texture and geometry to dominate. This image is about line and contrast and patience. It’s what music looks like before it’s played.
Whether you’re a musician or just someone who appreciates clarity in design, this one’s got weight. Hang it in a studio, a living room, even a hallway—it holds space without shouting. Like the guitar itself.
If this strikes a chord, take a look at more pieces in the Musical Instrument Wall Art collection—each one is a quiet celebration of sound made visible.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2025
Edition Information
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered edition of 10 prints across all available sizes. Each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist on the reverse and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, this work will be permanently retired, and no further numbered editions will be produced in any size or format. A small number of Artist Proofs may be retained by the artist for archival or exhibition purposes.
Museum Quality Fine Art Prints
All prints are produced by the artist using archival pigment inks on professional photographic paper with a subtle luster finish.
This paper offers a balanced surface that enhances tonal depth, preserves fine detail, and reduces glare under typical indoor lighting conditions.
Each print is carefully inspected prior to dispatch to ensure consistency of finish and presentation.
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Each print is personally produced, signed, and packaged by me at my studio in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.
Orders are shipped worldwide via Canada Post at no additional cost. Delivery times may vary based on destination and local customs processing.
During periods of travel for on-location photographic work, dispatch may be delayed until I return to the studio.
