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The light in the gap is small; it is meant to be, since the point is that a way through exists, not that it is easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the piece for a room where difficult things get worked out. It is encouragement without cheerfulness, which tends to age better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffices and studies where problems get worked through rather than avoided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntryways and hallways that need a single grounding image\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudios, workshops and creative rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncouragement gifts for a new job, a recovery or a hard year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteriors built on stone, plaster and other muted natural textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFramed matte canvas print of The Obstacle Is the Way design — aged stone, twin columns and distant light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotton-polyester canvas with a proprietary matte coating for rich texture and reduced glare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreenguard Gold certified latex inks, non-toxic and fade-resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlim radial pine frame from FSC-certified, sustainably sourced wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.25″ frame depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEleven square sizes, from 6″ × 6″ up to 36″ × 36″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour frame colours: black, espresso, white and natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSawtooth hanging hardware fitted, ready to hang on arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted and framed to order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust occasionally with a clean, soft cloth, lightly dampened if necessary and dried straight away. Keep cleaning sprays, solvents and abrasive materials off the surface, and avoid hanging in direct sunlight or a humid room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the phrase come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarcus Aurelius, Meditations 5.20. His argument is that an impediment to action can be turned into the action itself — the obstruction supplies the next move rather than ending it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich room suits this one best?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnywhere decisions are made or work is done: a study, an office, a studio. It carries more weight in a workspace than in a bedroom, where the quieter pieces in the range settle better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I judge the size for a hallway?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHallways are viewed at close range, so 12″ × 12″ to 20″ × 20″ usually reads better than something large. Above a fireplace or a sofa, step up to 30″ × 30″ or 36″ × 36″.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich frame colour matches the stone tones?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural and espresso sit closest to the warm highlights. Black frames the scene tightly for a darker look, and white keeps it airy on pale plaster or painted brick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e: part of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/the-stoic-collection\"\u003eThe Stoic Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. 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