TCFAO: on Framing Art | Part I
WHY FRAME ART?
1. To Protect the Art
“Every element in the frame from front to back should be safe for the art,” said Sarah McGrill, gallery director/ director of commercial sales and art consultant.
That means the back board, matting, frame and glazing (glass or plexi-glass) need to be of archival quality or better. But it’s also the environment where the art will be that needs to be considered.
Framers from FrameUps
“UV light, acidic tape and papers can act silently but devastatingly on the condition of the art,” said Melissa Williamson-Herren of Your Art’s Desire. Humidity and dust are also causes for concern.
Framers can help choose the appropriate level of conservation materials so the art will not contact acidic or destructive materials. Keep in mind, the better the conservation quality (including museum quality)—the more expensive the framing. An expert framer can determine the appropriate level of conservation for you and your budget.
2. To Enhance the Art
When done well, framing adds to the overall experience of viewing the art. It completes the picture. But this is not easy to achieve. Custom framers help tie all the elements together—your taste, the style and subject of the art, the room it will be in and more.
McGrill gave a few examples of how the frame and art can work together. You could:
As far as matching the room? McGrill said, “Art framed well will move with you from home to home.” So décor plays a role, but a frame should not be chosen based solely on current interior design fads. If done well, the frame should last for many generations.
Getting the right effect for your art, taste and room is not always easy. So be sure you “feel at home and confident in your framer,” said Tim Hoekstra, framer and installer of Hang It.
3. To Enjoy the Art
As Brenda Adams, associate director of Vern Carver & Beard Art Gallery said, “Precious and fragile items that are often relegated to cardboard boxes should be safely framed so they may be viewed and enjoyed.”
Adams added, “Our studio has framed everything from children’s art to antique paintings by well known artists. Some of our more unusual projects include framing a Japanese kimono, a butterfly collection, Parisian restaurant menus and a model train engine. Many families have entrusted us to frame heirlooms as well as art.”
So get that painting or precious valuable out of the attic and on to your wall—where you will enjoy it. Not only will you preserve it, but you will also make your home more beautiful. By framing art, you have a way to protect, enhance and enjoy it.
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Thanks to the following people and organizations for their support and input for this article:
1. To Protect the Art
“Every element in the frame from front to back should be safe for the art,” said Sarah McGrill, gallery director/ director of commercial sales and art consultant.
That means the back board, matting, frame and glazing (glass or plexi-glass) need to be of archival quality or better. But it’s also the environment where the art will be that needs to be considered.
Framers from FrameUps“UV light, acidic tape and papers can act silently but devastatingly on the condition of the art,” said Melissa Williamson-Herren of Your Art’s Desire. Humidity and dust are also causes for concern.
Framers can help choose the appropriate level of conservation materials so the art will not contact acidic or destructive materials. Keep in mind, the better the conservation quality (including museum quality)—the more expensive the framing. An expert framer can determine the appropriate level of conservation for you and your budget.
2. To Enhance the Art
When done well, framing adds to the overall experience of viewing the art. It completes the picture. But this is not easy to achieve. Custom framers help tie all the elements together—your taste, the style and subject of the art, the room it will be in and more.
McGrill gave a few examples of how the frame and art can work together. You could:
- Create a subtle contrast between the frame and the art, which can lead to a clean effect.
- Juxtapose the art by pairing it with something unexpected but delightful. Think traditional matched with contemporary, ornate matched with minimal. This could lead to a whimsical or unusual result.
- Make the frame itself a piece of art, which creates a dramatic effect.
As far as matching the room? McGrill said, “Art framed well will move with you from home to home.” So décor plays a role, but a frame should not be chosen based solely on current interior design fads. If done well, the frame should last for many generations.
Getting the right effect for your art, taste and room is not always easy. So be sure you “feel at home and confident in your framer,” said Tim Hoekstra, framer and installer of Hang It.
3. To Enjoy the Art
As Brenda Adams, associate director of Vern Carver & Beard Art Gallery said, “Precious and fragile items that are often relegated to cardboard boxes should be safely framed so they may be viewed and enjoyed.”
Adams added, “Our studio has framed everything from children’s art to antique paintings by well known artists. Some of our more unusual projects include framing a Japanese kimono, a butterfly collection, Parisian restaurant menus and a model train engine. Many families have entrusted us to frame heirlooms as well as art.”
So get that painting or precious valuable out of the attic and on to your wall—where you will enjoy it. Not only will you preserve it, but you will also make your home more beautiful. By framing art, you have a way to protect, enhance and enjoy it.
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Thanks to the following people and organizations for their support and input for this article:
- Brenda Adams, associate director, Vern Carver & Beard Art Galleries | www.verncarverbeard.com
- Tim Hoekstra, framer and installer, Hang It | www.hangitinc.com
- Sarah McGrill, senior art consultant, Art Holdings | www.artholdings.com
- Melissa Williamson-Herren, owner and gallery director and Kenneth Herren, certified picture framer, Your Art’s Desire | (952) 988-9772
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