Mars — Chaotic erosion within the Aram Chaos impact crater
This print of a section of the Aram Chaos impact crater presents the dramatic landscape created by chaotic erosion within this ancient and geologically dramatic area of Mars' surface. Located near the Martian equator, Aram Chaos is a vast 280-kilometre-wide crater featuring rugged and fractured terrain. The scene was captured on 11 January 2015 by the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) aboard NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, in collaboration with JPL-Caltech and the University of Arizona.
Aram Chaos stands out scientifically for its unique geology and eventful history. Once a simple impact basin, it was transformed by catastrophic water outflows and erosion, leaving behind a chaotic landscape of collapsed blocks and layered deposits. The region is rich in minerals such as hematite and hydrated sulfates, which suggest Aram Chaos once housed a lake and experienced significant flooding. These features provide valuable clues to Mars’ ancient water activity, making Aram Chaos a prime site for understanding planetary evolution and the possibility of past life.
This print was created using original, high-fidelity raw sensor data from the HiRISE mission archive (JP2 format). Each pixel has been carefully processed and adjusted to retain the true details and textures of the Martian surface, followed by meticulous preparation for print to maintain scientific accuracy and visual clarity. The two black lines on either side of the image are original artefacts from HiRISE's imaging process which we have purposefully chosen not to remove.
The HiRISE mission itself represents a leap forward in Martian research, with its large, powerful camera capturing imagery at resolutions never before achieved from orbit. Operating on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter since 2006, HiRISE has been essential in mapping the planet’s surface and identifying key geological features, while providing public access to its remarkable views.
This open edition print is produced on fine 250gsm archival matte paper, using the giclée process to ensure both rich detail and enduring quality. The subtle textures and bold contrasts highlight the extraordinary landscape, making this a standout addition to any space.
Image: NASA/JPL/University of Arizona
Radiance Series
Radiance is our series devoted to image-born works — pictures made by light itself. Drawn from observatory archives and scientific instruments, these pieces begin as high-fidelity sensor images: Mars at meter-scale detail from HiRISE, deep-sky vistas from JWST and ESO/ESA observatories, wide-area surveys, and even terrestrial science—oceanic, geological and biological imagery—where structure and texture emerge directly from the data.
The craft is exacting. We source the highest-resolution originals, reconstruct large fields (for example, stitching complex Mars terrains), and make restrained, evidence-minded adjustments to reveal tone, micro-contrast and fine structure without losing the character of the capture. Each image is then prepared for print at generous sizes—profiled, proofed and tuned with our specialist UK printers—so dune morphologies, dust lanes, cloud bands, crystalline patterns and microscopic architectures resolve with quiet clarity.
Printed on museum-grade papers, Radiance presents planetary, earthly and microscopic worlds with archival discipline and a sense of presence you can stand in front of — photographs in the deepest sense: light recorded, honoured, and given room to breathe.
Printing & Materials
Our Radiance series is produced in collaboration with specialist fine-art printing partners using museum-grade 250 gsm archival giclée paper.
Each print is made to order with exceptional precision and colour accuracy, using pigment-based inks for long-term stability and rich tonal depth.
Prints are carefully rolled in acid-free tissue and shipped in rigid cardboard tubes to ensure they arrive in perfect condition, ready for framing.
All materials and processes are chosen for their longevity, texture, and fidelity to the original artwork, reflecting our commitment to quality and craft.