ANDREW LINTURN FINE ART

Tidal Sanctuary

$320.00 AUD

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A fine art photograph of Towradgi Ocean Pool, Wollongong NSW, created July 8th 2026 on the NSW South Coast.

A reflective tribute to community spirit, coastal heritage, and the quiet rhythms of the sea.

Lovingly carved into the natural rock platform by local volunteers in the 1960s, the Towradgi Ocean Pool was envisioned as a safe haven—a place where families could connect with the ocean away from the open surf. For generations, it has stood as a peaceful fixture of the Illawarra coastline, welcoming the morning tide and offering a space for quiet reflection.

"Tidal Sanctuary" captures this iconic landmark in a moment of elegant stillness. By translating the scene into soft, classic monochrome, the focus shifts to the beautiful geometry of the pool's architecture and the gentle movement of the saltwater pooling at the steps. The wet surfaces catch the soft coastal light, creating a mirror-like quality that brings a sense of expansive calm to any room.

Designed to feel timeless and grounded, this piece is presented with a clean, premium all-white double-mat and framed in natural Australian timbers.

Available as an Open Edition fine art print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308gsm or Metallic Pearl, printed with archival pigment inks for exceptional longevity and colour accuracy. Every print is expertly crafted locally in the Illawarra.

Framing
Framed prints are presented with a double mat and UV-protective acrylic glazing in your choice of Black, White, or Oak timber frame. Framed canvas and Metallic Float Framed options are available in the same frame colours, with Dark Oak also available for the float frame.

About the Framing

All frames are crafted from premium timber mouldings in your choice of Black, White, or Oak finish, with Dark Oak available for the Metallic Float Framed option. Frames up to 24×36” use a 30mm profile; the 40×60” format steps up to a 40mm profile to suit the scale of the work.

Framed Prints (8×12” to 24×36”) are mounted behind a double mat with a 6cm border all around — an inner and outer mat board that creates depth and draws the eye into the image — and finished with UV-protective acrylic glazing to guard against fading and dust.

Framed Prints (40×60”) are presented without a mat — the print extends to the frame edge with a spacer for depth, finished with UV-protective acrylic glazing. Frame profile: 40mm.

Framed Canvas prints are float mounted within the frame with a deliberate gap between the canvas edge and the frame rebate, giving the work a contemporary gallery feel. No glazing is used, preserving the natural texture of the canvas surface.

Metallic Float Framed prints are similarly float mounted, allowing the distinctive lustre and edge of the Metallic Pearl substrate to remain fully visible. No glazing required — the metallic surface is its own statement.

All of our fine art pieces are handcrafted locally by our trusted experts here in the Illawarra, ready to hang straight from the box.

Framed Dimensions (Framed Prints)