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Original art prints, illustrated goods, and custom pieces by NYC illustrator Kirsten Ulve, including large-scale prints, scarves, apparel, and gifts.
Empire Goddess
Empire Goddess
Monumental New York City Artwork
Empire Goddess presents New York City as a mythic human presence — expansive, layered, and commanding.
Within the sweeping silhouette of the figure, the city unfolds: bridges, towers, streets, and fragments of urban life embedded within a monumental form. What appears dense and intricate at small scale resolves into powerful structure when enlarged — detail becomes texture, and the figure reads as architectural rather than illustrative. At scale, ‘Empire Goddess’ functions less as an image and more as an encounter.
Rendered in a restrained palette of black, warm gray, and gold, the composition balances bold graphic structure with layered city narrative. The figure operates simultaneously as guardian, landscape, and monument — part city, part deity — intended to be experienced with distance and presence.
This work is conceived specifically for large-scale presentation and is typically produced at approximately 8–10 feet tall, depending on proportions and placement. Larger or site-specific dimensions are available by inquiry.
Each piece is produced as a large-format archival print using materials appropriate to scale and installation, including fine art paper, canvas, or architectural-grade substrates. Finished with a matte, low-glare surface for depth, clarity, and longevity.
Custom color adjustments and site-specific adaptations may be available for architectural projects.
Works ship rolled; installation coordination may be required depending on scale.
Price reflects base large-scale production. Extended scale or site-specific installations may require adjusted pricing.




