Growing Anyway – Selenium-Toned Silver Gelatin Print

The Selenium-Toned Silver Gelatin Print edition of Growing Anyway is a rare and highly specialized collector’s piece, combining traditional photographic craft with contemporary digital art. This limited edition of just 22 prints offers a unique way to experience the depth, texture, and detail of David Borrington’s original artwork.

At the centre of the piece stands Rupert Lowe holding the Union Jack, surrounded by a cross-section of British society people of different races, religions, and professions symbolising the collective spirit of England and Great Britain. The artwork reflects independence, conviction, and accountability, set against the backdrop of a Westminster establishment in flux. Through subtle, satirical details, the piece captures the theatre, contradictions, and pressures of contemporary politics: ex-Labour ministers boarding a symbolic lifeboat, MPs juggling party expectations, media slowly losing influence, and ideological conflicts represented in whimsical ways, including the Green Party leader in a Donald Duck outfit.

Each Selenium print is meticulously produced with traditional silver gelatin techniques and enhanced with selenium toning. This process increases the richness, contrast, and permanence of the print, creating a depth and luminosity that can only be achieved in fine photographic editions. The result is a print that feels both contemporary and timeless a bridge between digital creation and classical photographic craftsmanship.

Signatures and Provenance

Each print in this edition is signed by:

• David Borrington, the artist and creator of Growing Anyway

• Carl Benjamin, director of The Lotus Eaters, adding a unique connection to the project and its origins

This dual signature ensures provenance, making each print a distinctive and highly collectible piece.

Limited Edition & Charitable Contribution

Only 22 prints exist, making this a truly rare edition. 40% of proceeds from each print will be donated to The Islander, supporting independent journalism and creative projects that explore contemporary culture and politics.

Pricing & Ownership

• Price: £1,700 per print

• Edition size: 22 prints only

• Format: Selenium-toned silver gelatin, created from the original digital artwork

Owning a Selenium-Toned Silver Gelatin print of Growing Anyway is more than a purchase it is an investment in artistry, political reflection, and independent culture. Each print celebrates craftsmanship, narrative, and the enduring spirit of British independence, while supporting meaningful creative work through The Islander.

Secure your edition today and own a piece of contemporary British commentary.