The latest in fine art exhibition choices.
Jan 11, 2014 00:58:36 #
NYjoe
Loc: US/UK
Hi all...I've been doing gallery exhibitions for the past eight years. I've been keeping my mounting and framing basic with rag matte, UV exhibition glass and black 2 inch scalloped frames ranging in size from 18x24 in...to 22x28 in. I've seen some exhibitions using very simple mountings or hanging of bare prints with no glass. Has anyone come across any new and interesting display methods or resources?
Thanks
Thanks
Jan 11, 2014 03:11:34 #
NYjoe wrote:
Hi all...I've been doing gallery exhibitions for the past eight years. I've been keeping my mounting and framing basic with rag matte, UV exhibition glass and black 2 inch scalloped frames ranging in size from 18x24 in...to 22x28 in. I've seen some exhibitions using very simple mountings or hanging of bare prints with no glass. Has anyone come across any new and interesting display methods or resources?
Thanks
Thanks
Joe, you may want to PM Photographer Jim. He is a professional and does a lot of framing, mounting and selling. He is up on the latest and has great sources for his product.
I'm a little surprised you are using a scalloped frame. For exhibit, simple is always better, but how can I argue with eight years?! :wink:
SS
Jan 11, 2014 11:40:09 #
Jan 12, 2014 22:05:44 #
another one is 1/2 " foamcore, and use black fabric tape on the edges and hemlock frame on the back about half size of print, and 3 layers of a laquer spray on the image, looks pretty nice
Jan 12, 2014 22:40:00 #
NYjoe
Loc: US/UK
Thanks, Melvin. What's the image longevity under the lacquer? I take great pains to insure archival prints.
NYjoe
NYjoe
Jan 12, 2014 22:54:19 #
not totally sure on longevity, I know none of mine have faded under sunlight, 5 years for oldest one now, so cant really say fully
Jan 13, 2014 01:07:14 #
Jan 13, 2014 11:00:00 #
you can either dry mount it or use 3m spray glue, the lacquer is Folkart, found at either Aarons or any other frame store, and the cloth tape is called filmoplast, I have the website if you want to check it out, and I use 1x2" hemlock for the back frame
Jan 13, 2014 11:56:49 #
NYjoe
Loc: US/UK
Lacquer on the front and glue on the back? I don't think I can promise the greatest possible archival print longevity with that combination. I've seen some large print displays that simply hang the image as-is..smooth, flat and clean cut. Then they are sold at a much lower price and the owner can determine how best to mount them. Of couse, the print must stand on its own technically and asthetically, not requiring a frame to catch the viewer's eye. The downside...you' d probably need to reprint every image for every new exibition..depending on the venue. With a film negative, the value of the image lies in the emulsion or the image sensor and memory card with digital. These mediums are the true home of the image and must be well organized for preservation.
Jan 13, 2014 20:48:24 #
that is the one downside. is each mount is permanent, and yes your negative filing system need to be impeccable to retrieve any image
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