RISK: The Will to Do, The Soul to Dare
Motivational poster, mass-produced commercial print on semi-gloss paper • Successories, Inc. (publisher). Photographer unidentified.
Style & Movement
Corporate Art / Motivational Realism
Medium & Technique
Offset lithography on commercial grade paper stock, utilizing photograph-to-print reproduction
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century (c. 1990s - 2000s)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 30 inches; vertical portrait orientation
Subject Description
A vertical composition depicting extreme ice climbing or mountaineering within a glacial crevasse. The central focus is on a small, distant figure (likely a climber) suspended against a high-contrast dark sky flanked by towering crystalline ice walls. The bottom margin features the large-font title 'RISK' followed by the subtext: 'The Will to Do, The Soul to Dare.'
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good. The print appears well-preserved within its frame, though the framing is standard commercial grade.
Estimated Market Value
$10 - $50 USD
Auction Estimate
$5 - $30 USD
Provenance History
Likely purchased from a corporate retail outlet or office supply catalog for use in a professional workspace.
Art Historical Significance
Negligible in a fine-arts context; however, it is a culturally significant artifact of late 20th-century corporate culture, representing the trend of using large-scale aspirational photography to boost workplace morale.
Notable Features
Features the classic 'Successories' branding style with high-contrast imagery and serif typography typical of mid-level management office decor.
Condition Issues
Potential minor fading from UV exposure (light glare visible); possible slight rippling of paper under the glass.
Conservation Recommendations
Maintain in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight; no professional conservation is necessary due to the item's replaceable commercial nature.