Memory 8007 Print by Chuma Montemayor Limited Edition is a rare work created in 2023 as part of the artist’s Memory series—an ongoing exploration of time, perception, and the fragile architecture of recollection. Rather than presenting a literal image, the work functions as a visual residue, echoing how memories surface, dissolve, and re-form over time.

Produced as an inkjet print on cotton paper, Memory 8007 Print by Chuma Montemayor emphasizes tonal subtlety, softness, and archival longevity. Cotton paper is prized for its tactile surface and its ability to hold nuanced gradations without harsh contrast. The inkjet process preserves detail while maintaining a restrained, contemplative aesthetic aligned with the conceptual intent of the series.

The print measures 38 × 38 cm (14.96 × 14.96 inches), a square format that reinforces balance, introspection, and containment. The scale encourages close viewing, drawing the viewer into subtle tonal shifts and surface detail rather than immediate visual impact. This format appeals particularly to collectors who value photography that communicates through atmosphere, silence, and restraint.

This artwork is part of a very limited edition of 5, with this print marked 2 of 5, and includes an Artist Proof (AP). No additional editions will be produced. The presence of an artist proof adds an additional layer of rarity and collectibility, positioning the work firmly within serious contemporary photographic practice.

Memory 8007 Print by Chuma Montemayor is offered unframed, allowing collectors full flexibility in presentation and curatorial context. The work is suitable for professional archival framing according to personal or institutional preference.

The work reflects Chuma Montemayor’s interest in memory as an emotional and visual structure—where images function less as records and more as traces. By limiting the edition and maintaining visual restraint, the work invites sustained contemplation rather than immediate consumption.

Memory 8007 Print by Chuma Montemayor is intended for collectors who seek rare contemporary photographic works that combine conceptual clarity, material quality, and long-term collectibility—artwork that feels quiet, precise, and enduring.

Artwork Details

Title: Memory 8007

Artist: Chuma Montemayor

Year: 2023

Technique: Inkjet print on cotton paper

Dimensions: 38 × 38 cm / 14.96 × 14.96 in

Edition: 2 of 5 + Artist Proof (AP)

Price: USD 2,200

Presentation: Unframed