Back during the Official New Millennium Celebrations, a unique photographic art piece was commissioned commemorating the "Dawn of the New Millennium". The image was captured in New Zealand (New Zealand's location and relative tilt to the earth's axis meant that they welcomed the inaugural rays of the first sunrise of the new Millennium before all other nations). Poor weather on Jan 1st, 2000 prevented most photographers from shooting the sunrise. However, one photographer captured one of the finest records of the event.

The Photographer

Graeme Matthews, one of New Zealand's most distinguished wilderness photographers, was commissioned to capture the event. Graeme has published some of the South Pacific's best known scenic pictorials including "Marvelous Marlborough," "The Edge of the Land," "Kaikoura, Natureland of New Zealand" "The Waikato," "Land of the Long White Cloud," "New Zealand," and "Marlborough Sounds," "A Raindrop, A Flowing River." Graeme has often worked around the world. His most recent excursion, culminating in the brilliant work "Trees, A Celebration in Photographs," won him international recognition and was published in Germany and the United States.

On a whim, early on January 1st, Graeme Matthews drove from his home in at the top of the South Island all the way to Kaikoura and caught a glorious maiden sunrise - one of the few captured from the east coast of New Zealand.

An Investment Heirloom

A Collector's Heirloom was then meticulously produced, printed (limited edition of only 500 prints world-wide) on a large 89cm x 62cm (35in x 24in) 300gsm panoramic fine-art board from the famous Nordica mills in Germany. The lithographs were produced by K Wright Graphics Ltd (Gold Medal Winners of New Zealand's most prestigious print awards, "Pride in Print"). Their premium quality light fast inks, combined with the superior acid-free qualities of Nordica's art board, will ensure excellent color quality for literally hundreds of years.

Inscribed in small lettering under the main title are the timeless words from the ancient book of Malachi, "But for you who revere My Name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings."

After one run of only 500 prints, the plates were destroyed.

Every print is hand-numbered and shipped with a signed certificate of authenticity.

Click Here to see a sample of the lithograph.

What do our Clients say?

"To identify a product of certain, lasting value from among the many mementos that are available is quite a task. However, 'Dawn of the New Millennium' is the genuine article - a rare historical heirloom. Part of NZ's Official Millennium Celebrations, 'Dawn of the New Millennium' was a commissioned lithograph that will maintain its pristine quality for literally hundreds of years. That's why I invested in one for our Guest Reception on Capitol Hill. Furthermore, it will serve as a constant reminder that we are at the fountainhead of another thousand years in earth's remarkable history - that it is our supreme privilege to enter a new millennium together and our birthright to boldly help shape it! "

The Hon. Steve Largent
Former House of Representatives
United States Congress
Member of the Football Hall of Fame

"A new millennium doesn't come by every day. If you're like me, you'd want a quality memento befitting the occasion. I recommend that you order 'Dawn of the New Millennium' for your family as I have done for mine. Not only does it provide an impressive record of the event, but it'll become a valuable heirloom for decades to come!"

Steve Wisniewski
Former Oakland Raiders Player
All Star Pro Football Player

"I ordered two editions of Dawn of the New Millennium: one for our Museum, and another for the Guest Reception at the Northland Age Head Office. Dawn of the New Millennium stands out amongst the plethora of products as a real enduring heirloom - a rare limited edition lithograph that skillfully captures one of most significant events of our age. It is an extraordinarily high quality product which will be handed down from generation to generation..."

Keith Wagener
CEO
Wagener Museum
Northland Age Newspaper

Order Now

We are pleased to be able to offer this lithograph at $599US per print. Please use the link below, and you'll be transfered to a secure order form where you can place your order (please have your credit card ready).

Order here and you'll soon be the proud owner of this fine limited edition print. Postage, packaging and insurance are included in the price. The frame and matting is not included in the price.

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