Sabek’s visual language often gives animals a symbolic force. They are not simply subjects to be observed. They become figures of intuition, identity and tension, holding a space between the real and the imagined.
In Notre Arte’s collaboration with Sabek, Reflection reimagines the artist’s sculptural black cat as a limited edition print. The work centres on duality: the self and its image, the physical and the digital, intuition and logic, truth and projection.
The animal as symbolic figure
In Reflection, the cat appears sleek, dark and totemic. It is recognisable as an animal, but it also functions as a symbolic presence. Its reflective surface gives the figure a sculptural quality, as if it belongs equally to the physical world and to an imagined one.
This is where the work gains its tension. The cat is both figure and mirror, subject and question. It seems to look inward and outward at the same time.
Reflection and identity
The title Reflection opens the work toward questions of identity and perception. A reflection can reveal, but it can also distort. It can confirm a form or turn it into something uncertain.
Sabek uses this ambiguity to ask what we are really seeing. Is the reflected image a truth, a surface, or a projection? The work does not answer directly. It holds the question visually.
Between the real and the represented
The product page for Reflection describes a space between the real and the represented. This is central to the work’s atmosphere. The cat appears as an object, an image and an idea at once.
Still life elements and graphic motifs punctuate the composition, creating a tension between physical presence and constructed image. The result feels contemporary because it does not treat representation as neutral. It asks how images shape what we believe we see.
Digital and physical tension
Reflection also evokes a tension between the digital and the physical. The cat’s reflective surface and the surrounding graphic structure create a sense of layered realities, where material form and visual simulation begin to overlap.
This makes the work feel especially relevant as a print. The edition translates a sculptural, symbolic figure into a flat image while preserving the sense of depth, surface and reflection.
Museum-quality production
Notre Arte’s edition of Reflection is produced on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308 gsm cotton paper using archival pigment inks. The materials are acid-free and OBA-free, supporting depth, texture and longevity.
Each print is digitally signed and numbered by the artist and bears the Notre Arte limited edition blind embossing. These details are part of the work’s edition structure and collector documentation.
For more context on production quality, read Museum Quality Prints Explained.
Why collectors may respond to Sabek
Collectors may be drawn to Sabek’s work because it combines visual clarity with symbolic depth. The animal figure gives the viewer an immediate point of recognition, while the surrounding themes of identity, perception and duality open the work to repeated interpretation.
In Reflection, the cat does not simply appear. It reflects, questions and unsettles. That layered presence is what gives the edition its strength.
Collecting Reflection
Reflection is presented by Notre Arte as a limited edition print by Sabek. The work brings together animal symbolism, graphic structure and museum-quality production in a form designed for collectors.
As with any limited edition print, collectors should consider the artwork, edition details, production method, documentation and provenance. For a broader guide, read What Is a Limited Edition Artwork?.
Related reading
- Giclée Printing Explained
- Understanding Art Certificates of Authenticity
- Why Collectors Buy Limited Edition Prints
FAQ
Who is Sabek?
Sabek is the artist behind Reflection, a limited edition print released in collaboration with Notre Arte.
What is Reflection about?
Reflection explores identity, perception and duality through the image of a sculptural black cat and layered visual realities.
What role does the cat play in Reflection?
The cat functions as both animal figure and symbolic presence, creating a tension between subject, mirror and projection.
How is Reflection produced?
The edition is produced on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308 gsm cotton paper using archival pigment inks. The materials are acid-free and OBA-free.
Is Reflection signed and numbered?
According to the product details, each print is digitally signed and numbered by the artist and includes the Notre Arte limited edition blind embossing.
Where can I view the work?
You can view the edition on the Notre Arte product page for Reflection.
