Retirement Gift: A Canvas For The Time That Now Begins

Titles That Speak Of Freedom

Some canvases seem to have been named for the occasion. “Liberté” unfolds whites, greys and blacks in broad movements, like wings opening: a restrained work that finds its place in a living room as well as in an office. “Évasion”, French for escape, sends deep greens bursting across an acid yellow, for those finally setting off to see the world. The green abstract paintings and the black abstract paintings bring these two families together.

A Gift From A Department Or A Team

For a colleague, the gift is often put together by several people. The gift card works well for this: you choose the amount, one of the tiers offered or the sum of your choice within the range shown, and the person then chooses their work themselves. Its code appears as soon as payment is confirmed: you can slip it into the card the whole team has signed. If you would rather give the canvas itself, choose it with the people who know them best.

When A Father Or A Mother Retires

When it's a parent who is retiring, the gift can say a little about them. Think about what they plan to do with this time: a garden, the sea, travel, or the pleasure of staying at home. A colour linked to that wish will mean something to them: according to the work of Stephen Palmer and Karen Schloss (PNAS, 2010), we love a colour for the loved things it brings to mind. The nature-inspired paintings and those of the sea and ocean are good places to start.

Ready For The Retirement Party

The canvas ships within 3 business days at most after payment, with a tracking number: order it a few days before the party. It arrives ready to hang, with its certificate of authenticity, and standard delivery is free to the European Union and Switzerland. Once it is in their home, our guide to hanging a painting gives the right height for the hook.

A Few Words To Go With The Canvas

The canvas speaks for itself; the card the whole team signs says the rest. A few words to use as they are or to adapt:

• “Your time is finally your own. May this canvas keep you company on every morning without an alarm.”
• “After all these years by our side, here is a little colour for what comes next. Thank you for everything.”
• “For your new life: fewer meetings, more light.”
• “From the whole team, a one-of-a-kind artwork for a one-of-a-kind person.”

Discover The Works

Each work by Régine Gardan is unique. Browse the collection, or see our ideas for other big milestones: golden weddings and housewarmings.