Collector Stories

A Legacy Written in Light

At the highest levels of collecting, art is never decoration — it is declaration. Each acquisition is a statement of identity, legacy, and permanence. For those who have invited David Epps’ works into their estates, yachts, and private residences, the art has become inseparable from the life lived around it.

“When the crate was opened in our Palm Beach estate, the piece felt alive. It commands the room without overpowering it — like a living window into another world.”
— Private Collector, Palm Beach, FL

Collectors describe Epps’ photographs less as images, and more as portals. In Aspen, one family commissioned six large-scale works — one for every suite, library, and private study. The collection now feels “as though the house itself was designed around the art.”

“We didn’t acquire a print; we secured an heirloom. The blockchain certificate gave us peace of mind, but what we treasure most is knowing our children will inherit something irreplaceable.”
— Family Office, Madrid, Spain

The permanence of each piece — verified on blockchain, printed on archival metal to last centuries — has resonated deeply with collectors who view art as multi-generational wealth. Epps’ works are not just collected; they are stewarded.

Art as Architecture

Scale is often the distinguishing factor. Some commissions span entire entrances, like the five-by-eight-foot diptych that greets visitors in a New York penthouse, subtly curved to mirror the grand architecture of the space. Others live aboard superyachts, where works serve as both centerpiece and conversation spark.

“Among all of our acquisitions, the piece aboard our vessel receives the most comments. Guests assume it is an original installation — few realize it’s a photograph. That is the magic.”
— International Collector, Monaco

Each acquisition is tailored, from the custom curvature of a diptych to harmonize with a 24-foot archway, to the precise tonality designed to match the marble veins of a boardroom.

Privacy, Always Preserved

In a world where visibility is currency, privacy remains the true luxury. Nearly all collectors work with Epps’ studio under strict NDAs, ensuring their acquisitions remain discreet while still carrying verifiable authenticity.

“In our world, privacy is paramount. David’s team worked seamlessly under NDA, delivering not only art but also discretion. It is rare to find an artist who understands both the emotional and the practical needs of serious collectors.”
— Private Equity Executive, New York City

The Only One

Perhaps the most powerful draw for collectors is the knowledge that many pieces are one-of-one commissions, designed uniquely for a space and never replicated. These are not editions. They are singular visions, as much a part of the residence as its foundation.

“We asked for a commission unlike anything in the world. What we received was a work of such originality and permanence that it will forever be tied to this home. It is ours, and ours alone.”
— Estate Owner, Los Angeles, CA