Everything you need to know

A Qurio piece is a physical, three-dimensional miniature world — not a print, not a photograph, not a digital artwork. Each piece is a sculptural scene built by hand inside a walnut wood frame. Figures are digitally sculpted, 3D printed at 16K resolution (9 microns per pixel — finer than a human hair), and painted by hand under magnification. The scene is then sealed in crystal-clear layers, each curing for twenty-four hours. The result is a wall-mounted artwork with real depth — typically 4 to 5 centimeters — that you can see into, like looking through a window into another world.

Not at all. A Qurio piece has physical depth. When you look at it from different angles, you see different things — foreground, midground, background, exactly like a real scene. The figures cast real shadows. The layers create real depth. It sits on your wall like a painting, but it contains a three-dimensional world.

Standard pieces are 50 × 70 cm (approximately 20 × 28 inches) with a depth of 4 to 5 cm. Masterwork pieces are 70 × 100 cm (approximately 28 × 40 inches). Every piece is framed in walnut burl wood and ready to hang.

Each piece combines multiple techniques: digitally sculpted figures printed at 16K resolution, hand-painted under magnification, natural materials (moss, sand, stone, crystal where appropriate), crystal-clear epoxy layers, and a handcrafted walnut burl wood frame. We describe the medium as 'layered crystal with sculpted elements' — because that is what it looks and feels like.

Five to seven days, sometimes longer for complex scenes. The crystal layers alone require multiple twenty-four-hour curing periods. Nothing is rushed.

It means there is only one. Every Qurio piece is unique — there is no second edition, no reprint, no reproduction. When a piece sells, it is gone permanently. The digital files and 3D models are never reused to create a copy.

Qurio pieces are original artworks with limited supply — each collection contains only 10 pieces plus one Masterwork. As the artist's body of work grows and earlier pieces become unavailable, historically this creates appreciation in value. We encourage owners to resell at or above the original acquisition price to maintain the integrity of the collection. However, we cannot guarantee future value — art is not a financial instrument.

Yes. Qurio pieces are your property and you may resell or gift them. We ask that all transfers are registered through the Qurio Provenance System — this maintains the authenticity chain and protects both the seller and buyer. Unregistered transfers void the provenance guarantee.

Every Qurio piece has a permanent digital record accessible via QR code and NFC card. This record tracks the piece's entire history: creation date, materials, edition number, ownership transfers, and verification scans. Think of it as a passport for your artwork. When you acquire a piece, you become part of its story.

When all 10 pieces in a collection are complete, the artist creates a single monumental piece — 70 × 100 cm — that captures the essence of the entire collection. This Masterwork is sold through a 72-hour auction, starting at $5,000. It is the crown jewel of each collection.

Browse the gallery or collections, choose a piece, and click 'Acquire.' You will need to create an account (Google, Apple, or email sign-in). Payment is processed securely through Stripe. Once payment is confirmed, the piece is yours.

Yes. Worldwide. Every piece ships fully insured from our Istanbul studio via UPS Express, DHL, or FedEx. Signature is required on delivery. We cover all shipping costs.

Very carefully. Each piece is wrapped in acid-free material, placed in custom-cut foam, set inside a handcrafted walnut presentation box, and sealed in a protective outer carton. The package also includes your signed Certificate of Authenticity, NFC verification card, care instruction card, white cotton gloves, and a microfiber cloth.

Qurio pieces are classified as original artworks under HS Code 9703 — which means they are exempt from customs duty in most countries, including the US and EU. If any duties are assessed, they are the buyer's responsibility, but this is rare for original art. We include a commercial invoice with every shipment.

Contact us within 72 hours with photographs. We will arrange a full refund or replacement at no cost. All return shipping is covered by Qurio. Every piece is insured for its full value during transit.

Because each piece is a unique 1/1 original, standard returns are not available. Once opened, a piece cannot be resold as new. If there is a defect in materials or craftsmanship, we will repair or replace it within 12 months.

Two ways: tap the NFC card on your phone, or scan the QR code on the back. Both link to your piece's Vault page — a permanent digital record with the creation date, materials, provenance history, and verification status.

The artwork in its walnut frame, a handcrafted walnut presentation box, a signed Certificate of Authenticity on 300gsm cotton paper, an NFC verification card, a care instruction card, white cotton gloves, and a microfiber cloth.

Display indoors, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. Clean gently with the provided microfiber cloth. Do not use chemicals or water. That is all — these pieces are built to last generations.

Yes. Custom commissions start at $5,000. You share your vision, we sketch a concept, you approve, and we build it. The process takes 4 to 8 weeks. Visit the Commission page for details.