The Little Mermaid – A Geometric Study by John Ashman

• Dimensions: 812mm x 612mm x 25mm

• Strictly limited to 250 editions worldwide

• Gallery-grade aluminium dibond

• Numbered certificate signed by the artist

• Premium aluminium frame

• Ready to hang
  

• Never to be reproduced

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The Little Mermaid

She has watched the harbour for over a century.

Perched on her rock in Copenhagen since 1913, The Little Mermaid has become one of the most recognised and quietly powerful sculptures in the world – a figure of longing, of sacrifice, of beauty caught between two worlds.

This is not a photograph. It is not a reproduction. It is a reimagining.

Originally conceived as an oil on canvas in the 1970s by the artist's father, John Ashman, this work stripped the iconic figure down to her geometric truth – a body built entirely from triangles, a sculpture reconstructed through abstraction. Where others saw bronze, he saw planes of light and angle. Where others saw sentiment, he saw structure.

Decades later, that vision has been faithfully recreated in digital form – and committed permanently to aluminium dibond, a medium that honours the precision and clarity the original always demanded.

The geometry is deliberate. The blue is total. The stillness is hers.

A Legacy Passed Between Generations

The Succession Series exists to carry artistic vision forward – not to copy it, but to continue it.

This piece is the bridge between a father's original perception and a son's commitment to preserving it. The triangulated form, the monochromatic palette, the sense of a figure simultaneously fragmented and unified – these were not accidents. They were choices made in the 1970s that feel, today, entirely ahead of their time.

To own this piece is to own both ends of that story.

Crafted to Gallery Standards

Produced on premium aluminium dibond, this artwork offers exceptional depth, clarity, and durability - far beyond traditional prints.

The piece is presented in a silver Aluminium ArtBox frame – a 25mm anodised aluminium profile with a discreet, elegant finish. The shadow gap between the artwork and the frame creates the impression that the image is floating, adding depth and presence without competing with the work itself. The matte surface keeps the focus precisely where it belongs.

This is premium framed wall art, designed to stand out as a centrepiece.

Strictly Limited. Never Repeated

Only 250 pieces will ever exist worldwide.

Once sold out, this design will never be recreated. Each artwork includes a signed certificate of authenticity, reinforcing its status as a genuine collector's piece.

For collectors, this is about ownership of something rare – a work with provenance, with history, and with a story that no other print can claim. For admirers of fine art, it is about owning a vision that spans two generations and two mediums.

Designed to Make a Statement

This piece commands attention without overpowering a space.

The all-blue palette is bold and immersive, yet the geometric restraint keeps it elegant. It sits equally at home in a contemporary interior as it does in a curated gallery setting – a work that rewards closer inspection, where each triangle reveals itself as part of something larger.

It reflects taste, sensitivity, and a connection to art that goes deeper than decoration.

Disclaimer

This is original artwork inspired by a beloved cultural landmark. It is not official merchandise and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to any rights holders associated with The Little Mermaid sculpture or the estate of Edvard Eriksen.

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