Photographer Stacey Irvin - African Palm Oil and Caserio La Ayuda: Long Road Home

Long Road Home

The beginning of the long road to La Ayuda, a small farming community that is now completely surrounded by a huge african palm plantation.

African Palm Oil and Caserio La Ayuda

The community of La Ayuda in Southern Guatemala is completely surrounded on all sides by a massive african palm plantation. Palm oil is extracted from the palm fruit and processed for use as biofuel and cooking oil. The african palm crops are causing contamination and desertification in La Ayuda. Residents do not have access to a reliable supply of clean well water or enough land for sufficient food production. Promises by the Guatemalan government to improve water access and wells in the community have not been met. Massive mono-crops like this african palm plantation are often referred to as “green deserts” because they use up land area and natural resources at the expense of food security for the local population. The people in La Ayuda (especially community leaders) face threats and intimidation because they choose to stay on their land.

Fine Art Print Purchase Options

Print Size	Print Only	Print Matted/Framed
Long Road Home

5” x 7” Image size ≈ 4.5” x 6.5”	$25 Long Road Home 5” x 7” Print	$35 This size is unframed w/ 6-ply white archival mat. Matted print will fit most standard 8x10 frames. Long Road Home 5” x 7” Matted Print
8” x 10” Image size ≈ 6” x 9”	$75 Long Road Home 8” x 10” Print	$150 Long Road Home 8” x 10” Print Matted & Framed
11” x 14” Image size ≈ 8.5” x 13”	$200 Long Road Home 11” x 14” Print	$300 Long Road Home 11” x 14” Print Matted & Framed
16” x 20” Image size ≈ 13” x 19”	$300 Long Road Home16” x 20” Print	$450 (framed size ≈ 24” x 30”) Long Road Home 16” x 20” Print Matted & Framed
20” x 24” Image size ≈ 15.25” x 23”	$450 Long Road Home 20” x 24” Print	$650 Long Road Home 20” x 24” Print Matted & Framed
20” x 30” Image size ≈ 17” x 26”	$555 Long Road Home 20” x 30” Print	$800 (framed size ≈ 29.5” x 38”) Long Road Home 20” x 30” Print Matted & Framed
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Print & Frame Details:

Images are printed with archival pigment ink on Hahnemühle Fine Art Pearl paper. Each print is individually signed with acid-free permanent ink. Print sizes include a minimum 1/2” border around the image area for matting purposes.

Specific image dimensions may vary. General dimension estimates are listed above. Frames for 8”x10” and larger prints are wood with a flat black finish. Mats for framed prints are 8-ply white archival rag. There is a 1/4” border between the image area and mat. Mat borders are 3” for 8” x 10” prints and 4” for 11” x 14” to 20” x 30” prints. Due to the subjective nature of frame selection, requests for variations in framing must be sought directly from the local framer of your choice.

*The 5" x 7" matted print is unframed and comes in a clear protective bag. It is matted (4-ply archival) to a standard 8" x 10" frame size with a full-bleed image window of 4.5" x 6.5". The print and mat are signed.

Please contact Stacey for custom size or substrate requests.

Copyright:

All images are Copyright © Stacey Irvin. Purchased fine art prints are for non-commercial, personal display. Purchase does not include transfer of copyright. Images may not be altered or reproduced. Please contact Stacey to license an image for commercial or editorial use.

Order Fulfillment / Shipping:

Upon receipt of your order, Stacey will contact you with a production time estimate. If not already in stock, matted/framed print orders may take longer to produce. The framer's workflow is usually 1 to 2 weeks. Stacey will contact you when your order is ready for shipment or pick-up. Shipping fees include packaging and handling. If you are in Nashville, TN or Bowling Green, KY, you may make arrangements with Stacey to pick up your order.

Prices are subject to change. Tennessee residents will be charged 9.25% sales tax.