“Calliope” is an abstract calligraphy artwork by Angie Durbin that captures a burst of music, dance, and joyful anticipation—painted while waiting for a dear friend’s visit. Bold, fluid brushstrokes and luminous walnut ink and sumi ink with small pops of color echo the energy of movement of dance. The friend's daughter is a dancer named Callie, which nods to Calliope, the muse of music and dance. Hung on a wall, the piece brings warmth and a sense of personal story: a celebration of reunion, rhythm, and creative friendship. Its satin surface gives highlights a soft sheen that changes subtly with the light, making the colors sing without overwhelming a room. Perfect for anyone who treasures narrative-driven art and wants a conversation-starting focal point for living rooms, studios, or hallway galleries.
Hung on a living room wall or gathering space, it becomes a quiet conversation starter. Placed above a desk, it nudges creativity mid-day. The slim 1.25" profile keeps the look modern and gallery-ready while the textured matte surface calms glare and deepens the ink tones. Durable radial pine framing and soft rubber backing ensure it hangs straight and stays put—a tactile, archival-feeling piece that settles into homes where art matters as part of everyday life.
 
Product features
- Matte stretched canvas with 1.25" depth for a gallery-style presence
- Printed with UL-certified Greenguard Gold latex inks for vivid, non-toxic color
- Inner frame of radiata pine from FSC-certified renewable forests
- Soft rubber dots on back corners and included hanging hardware for secure mounting
- Available in multiple orientations and sizes; slight size tolerance +/- 1/8"
 
Care instructions
- If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.





 
9" x 12" (Vertical)
12″ x 16″ (Vertical)
20" x 24" (Vertical)
30" x 40" (Vertical)




Width, in
9.00
12.00
20.00
30.00


Height, in
12.00
16.00
24.00
40.00


Depth, in
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.25