The Order of the Last Light

Riso printing, we are in love.

Well, we did it.

Our first Riso print, of a photograph we made, is out into the world.

I thought to introduce our creative concept, why we choose Riso, etc to be a short of conversation, so take your coffee or tea and join us on this conversation, let us guide you through the creative process of this new House of Disquiet artwork.

Step closer. Witness the ritual.

V: “This artwork started as a mood we couldn’t shake. We imagined a table set for something final: time ending spilling its last wishes (the hourglass), candlelight bursting its last flame, a fading idol (the naked female statue), a memento mori irrevocable symbol (the skull), a rosary (for meditation on the last breath) and the book of the cult.”

M: “It’s quiet, but charged. Feels like a vanitas painting you can walk into, but with this 70s cult twist, like the last ceremony is about to begin, and the Order is waiting for anyone bold enough to witness it.”

V: “We love the tension: dark and ritualistic, but also a little playful. That pink candlelight exploding over the youthful, yet fading statue, and splashes over the skull… It’s dramatic and evokes a mysterious peace at the same time.”

M: “And Risography really brings it alive. Each color is printed separately, with every layer slightly imperfect, and the visible grain. It slows time down, just like the scene itself. Every print is unique.”

V: “It mirrors the message: life is fleeting, youth fades, but you can hold time in your hands for a moment. Live well and do no harm. This Riso print is limited edition of 20, hand-numbered and signed. The candle’s still burning… only for those who enter the Order.”

Order your print in the shop section.

Author: Vanessa V.

Originally published on January 21, 2026, on Expired Frequencies Substack (Part of House of Disquiet).