Conveyor Counterweights | Wangi Power Station
From $50.00 – $2,500.00
- Series
- Wangi Power Station
- Year
- 2016
- Location
- Wangi Wangi, New South Wales, Australia
- Edition
- Open edition
- Process
- Giclée
- Substrate
- Ilford Smooth Cotton Rag 310gsm
- Certificate
- ✓ Certificate of Authenticity included
Heavy, rusted counterweights dominate the interior of Wangi Power Station. These vital mechanisms once ensured the smooth operation of the coal conveyors, powering the defunct plant. Silence now fills the space.
Read the story behind this series →Size Guide
Steel framework rises through the upper level of the coal handling plant. A heavy drum roller sits locked on its axle, its surface pitted with corrosion. Conveyor troughs angle downward on either side, thick with rust and mineral deposits. Chain-link safety barriers curve around the walkway. Through gaps in the corrugated cladding, green vegetation pushes into view. Every surface carries a dark, mottled patina. The air here smells of iron oxide and damp concrete. Wangi Power Station operated on the western shore of Lake Macquarie from 1956 until its closure in 1986. Coal arrived by rail and moved through the plant via conveyor systems feeding four generating units. The station produced up to 500 megawatts at peak capacity. After decommissioning, the site sat largely untouched for decades.
- + Editions & Collectibility
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Limited Editions — Sizes M, L, XL
Each size is a fixed edition, individually numbered and signed.
The edition count covers all framing variations combined (unframed, framed, glass-mounted).
Once sold out, the edition is closed and never reproduced.
Open Editions — Sizes XS, S
Unnumbered, but personally signed and titled by Brett Patman.
Printed on the same Canson® cotton rag stock as the limited editions. - + Print Sizes & Framing
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Sizes:
XS — 300 × 200mm (Open Edition)
S — 420 × 300mm (Open Edition)
M — 600 × 400mm (Limited Edition of 100)
L — 841 × 594mm (Limited Edition of 50)
XL — 1189 × 841mm (Limited Edition of 25)
Framing:
Unframed — white border, signed, titled, dated, and numbered on the reverse.
Framed — sustainably sourced timber in raw, white, or black finish.
Glass print — 6mm toughened low-iron glass, bevelled edge, concealed mount.
Acrylic block — freestanding, 20 × 30 × 3cm, suited to desktops and shelves.
Custom framing available on request. - + Paper & Print Quality
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Framed & Unframed: Ilford Smooth Cotton Rag 310gsm — acid-free, archival cotton stock.
Glass prints: Ilford Galerie Metallic Gloss 260gsm — face-mounted to 6mm toughened glass.
Ink: Epson UltraChrome™ HD archival pigment inks.
Longevity: 100+ year fade resistance under normal display conditions. - + Care & Handling
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Handle unframed prints with clean, dry hands.
Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Clean glass and acrylic surfaces with a soft, dry cloth.
Store unframed prints flat or rolled in a cool, dry place. - + Shipping & Delivery
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Unframed prints: 5–10 business days.
Framed and glass prints: 10–20 business days.
Worldwide shipping. Tracking provided on all orders.
Unframed prints ship in rigid mailers or protective tubes.
Framed and glass works are custom-crated for transit. - + Returns & Replacements
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All prints are made to order and non-refundable.
If your order arrives damaged, contact us within 7 days with photos. We will replace it at no charge.
If packaging is visibly damaged on arrival, ask the carrier to note it before you sign.
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