Friction No. 04: Layered Attrition

Name: Friction No. 04: Layered Attrition
Brand: Merritt Lane
Price: 115.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$115 USD

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Size:

30x30 cm / 12x12″40x40 cm / 16x16″50x50 cm / 20x20″70x70 cm / 28x28″

Frame:Wood frame

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Museum-quality archival paper

Designed in our Napa studio

Dark, complex black and cream abstract wall art built around a single large irregular form — stepped edges, notched corners, a silhouette that looks almost mechanical or architectural. The surface is covered almost entirely in dense vertical striations, broken by embedded rectangular patches where the wear pattern shifts direction. Small cream gaps between sections suggest joints, seams, or structural breaks. The overall effect is heavy and layered, like a cross-section of something that's been built up and worn down repeatedly. A strong choice for a modern living room, study, or industrial-style space that can carry a piece with real visual density.

Field Notes

Part of The Friction Series — work drawn from the weathered surfaces of Northern California's industrial landscape. This piece captures composite material history — what happens when a structure gets patched, reinforced, and abraded again over decades. The stepped silhouette suggests a machine part or load-bearing element; the embedded rectangular patches read like repair sections where new material was added and then worn down by the same forces as the original. Of all the pieces in the series, this one sits closest to the industrial source material — less abstracted, more like a direct record. Works well in a loft, home office, or library where bold abstract wall art rewards sustained attention. Pairs with other Friction works for a high-contrast gallery wall, or holds the wall alone as a statement piece in a dark, sophisticated interior.

Print & Frame Quality

250gsm archival matte paper with a natural white, uncoated surface. Archival pigment inks rated for 100+ years of color stability. Pine wood frame with shatterproof plexiglass. Arrives ready to hang with included hardware.

Production & Sustainability

Printed to order using FSC-certified materials. No warehoused inventory, no overproduction. We print exactly what gets ordered.

Care & Display

For longest life, hang away from direct sunlight and high humidity. Designed for interior spaces — not recommended for outdoor areas.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

30-Day Returns: Not the right fit? Return your print within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. Items must be in original, sellable condition. You cover return shipping; we handle the rest.

Damage-Free or We Replace It: If your piece arrives damaged, contact us within 7 days with photos—we'll ship a replacement immediately at no charge. No need to return the damaged item.

Questions? Email concierge@merrittlane.com - we typically respond within 24 hours.

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Friction No. 04: Layered Attrition

$115 USD

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