Gifting an Imaginary Planet means choosing a photograph for what it evokes in a person. A landscape, a colour or a composition may resonate with a shared memory. I shall assist you in finding a piece and a presentation suited to this personal gesture.
A world suspended between poetry and photography
Photograph of an Imaginary Planet entitled: Lotus
What is an ‘Imaginary Planet’ or a ‘mini planet’?
An Imaginary Planet is born from a photograph of the real world, which I transform into a circular composition. A tree, a landscape or a piece of architecture becomes a world in its own right. As a gift, this origin may echo a beloved place or a particular sensibility.
A limited-edition
artwork
The prints are available as limited editions, signed and numbered, with a certificate of authenticity. The number of copies, dimensions and finishes can be found in the details of the selected work. Discover the characteristics of my limited-edition prints.
Photograph of an Imaginary Planet entitled: Water Lily of Light
Why treat yourself (or someone else) to a mini planet?
To bring art into your everyday
life
A photograph can accompany a moment of calm, evoke a memory or simply invite you to see things differently. When choosing a gift, I suggest you focus on the person who will receive it rather than on a decorative trend.
For an artistic and memorable
gift
A birthday, a meeting or a milestone in life can be the perfect occasion to give a photograph as a gift. A flower, a place or a colour palette can help you put together a personal selection, without presuming what will appeal to the recipient.
To support contemporary
artistic creation
Selecting a work directly from the artist also allows for a candid conversation about its creation and presentation. I can explain the origin of the image and help you compare the available options.
The ‘mini-planet’ style photographic work by the fine art photographer Paul Marnef: Deployed
A singular
artistic approach
My creations transform the landmarks of the landscape whilst preserving a memory of the place photographed. This link between the real and the imaginary gives each composition a story that you can share with the person to whom you are giving it.
A variety of formats to suit all spaces
Before confirming your purchase, please consider the intended location and the final dimensions of the piece, including the frame. The available sizes and finishes vary depending on the artwork; I can help you check these details.
Places transformed into dreamlike
worlds
A familiar place can become a prime choice. You might also favour a composition whose curves, light or colour remind you of a shared experience.
A world for collectors
A photograph may enrich an existing collection or inaugurate a first acquisition. The coherence of the choice depends as much on the recipient’s perspective as on the edition and presentation details.
A straightforward commission, a personalised
service
Please contact me with the title of the artwork, your proposed presentation and the date by which you would like to receive it. I will confirm the options and timetable before you make your decision.
A work of art, an investment
Gifting a work of art is, first and foremost, a sensitive and personal choice. I do not present the purchase as a guarantee of return on investment or resale value. The important thing is to choose an image that the recipient will enjoy living with.
A ‘mini art planet’ photograph by the artist Paul Marnef, entitled: ‘Repliés’
An immersive augmented
reality experience
To extend the sense of wonder beyond the image, certain works from the ‘Imaginary Planets’ series are now accompanied by an immersive augmented reality experience. Using your smartphone or tablet, you can bring up visual or audio elements that enrich your appreciation of the work and invite you to delve even deeper into the sensory world of the mini-planet. This approach opens a dialogue between visual art and technology, emotion and innovation.
How to activate the augmented reality experience
• Scan the image using the Artivive app.
• Follow the link that opens automatically on your smartphone or tablet.
• Allow access to the camera and frame the artwork with your device.
• Let the magic happen: animations, sounds or interactive elements will appear on the screen, in perfect harmony with the mini planet.
What people are saying…
Paul Marnef’s mini planets have been shown in contemporary art galleries, exhibitions, fairs and artist walks such as the Fêtes de la Saint-Martin and the Parcours d’artistes de Louvain-la-Neuve. They have won over a wide audience, one that is curious and receptive to this fusion of technology and poetry.
Many visitors say they have been moved, touched, amused or soothed by the Imaginary Planets. And many have made them a feature on their walls.
Conclusion: an invitation to dream, suspended between heaven and earth
Paul Marnef’s mini planets are more than just photographs. They are fragments of the world, echoes of suspended moments, spheres of silence and light. By hanging them in your home, you create a window onto the imagination, a breathing space, a place of escape.
So… why not treat yourself to a piece of art today?
Discover the works available in fine art finish
The Imaginary Planets are available in several professional finishes: Fine Art prints, ChromaLuxe, Diachrome or other media depending on the artwork. Each print is produced in a limited edition, signed, numbered and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.