Did you know that the French Impressionists were not only revolutionary painters, but also revolutionary framers? In place of the 'old' style, they designed sleek minimal frames, realising something shrewd: framing matters. Frames can enhance, customise and protect fine art collections. To help you harness the power of framing, here's our guide to thinking inside the frame.
The Framer
You’ve just bought a sublime work of art and decided it needs a fresh frame. Our best advice here, is don’t take it to any old place with wood and glass. Framing, especially fine art framing is an art form. We instead, recommend seeking out a skilled framer, preferably with experience handling precious items like fine art.
We have been working with A & L Artistic Framers for over twenty years. Family-run, Hawthorn based and decades deep in experience, they are an ideal framing collaborator.
The team at A & L Artistic Framers
How and Why to Frame
Framing can serve a range of purposes, some of which include enhancing, protecting or customising a work of art. In terms of finding the best looking frame, tinkering around with options is a good idea. Book in an online or in person framing consultation with your chosen framer or fine art professional to kick this started.
If you’re engaging a skilled framer, all frames should be high-quality. That being said, keep in mind what mat and glass are being used. The mat, a paper-based platform separating the art from the glass, should be acid-free. Ensuring there is a gap between art and glass helps prevent moisture building up and corroding the work.
Taking Your Frame Home
While your work of art is safer framed than it is unframed, it is still susceptible to heat and light damage so keep it somewhere cool and shaded.
Judy Cassab - 'Courting', framed by A & L Artistic Framers
To find out more about our custom framing process, or for framing advice shoot us an email at collect@angelatandorifineart.com or call at 0419 301 279.
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