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- Framing
- Lighting
- Insuring
Choosing A Frame: The frame is used to present the work in the most effective way possible. It should resonate with the work, and have a dialogue with the surroundings. The size of the frame should be considered with regards to the piece, other works nearby, and the surrounding décor. The ultimate goal is to make sure that the viewer is able to focus on the art. |
Materials: -Archival- Quality framing, while enhancing the look of a piece, can also contribute to its longevity. You should know the sensitivity of what you are framing. For example, works on paper are very susceptible to damage. - UV- Blocking Glass or Acrylic- Blocking out ultraviolet rays is essential. Acrylic should not be recommended for works that incorporate gouache, charcoal, pastel, or other flaky materials, due to the static charge of acrylic. -Mat Board- Mat boards limit the work's exposure to oxidizing and acid- producing gases. It also keeps sharp objects from puncturing the work. Mat board should be made from 100% cotton fiber, often called rag board, which is naturally acid free. Brown corrugated cardboard should never be used to back a frame, because it is filled with acid. -Hinges- Hinging is the way a work is attached to its backing. It should be possible to remove the hinging with no or minimal damage to the art. Japanese paper hinges are the best. Vegetable paste made from rice or wheat starch should be used to attach the hinges. Other presentations include corner pockets and overmatting, which covers the edges of a piece like a window. In all cases, you want to make sure that archival-quality materials are used. |
It is important to remember that light can cause harm to art. Generally, organic materials- paper, watercolors, and inks- change rapidly in light; non-organic materials- metal, stone, mineral pigments- have greater longevity in light. However, these materials can be sensitive to light's drying and heating effects. |
| When hanging artwork, it is vital to consider the type of light, intensity, and duration of exposure to light, for each piece of work. Glass or an acrylic sheet over an image should screen out 80 to 90 percent of UV rays. Art should not be installed on the same wall as windows or in direct sunlight. Avoid halogen lighting due to its high levels of UV rays. It is also important to avoid picture lighting mounted at the top of a frame. They give off uneven lighting, heat the top of the canvas, may cause discoloration, and pose a threat to the artwork if it falls off. For those individuals who have art in a light- drenched space, consider covering your art with fabric or taking it off of the wall and putting it away when you go on vacation. |
| It is important to keep documentation of your art collection. Take clear pictures of all artwork for your records. Once artwork is documented, secure the information safely off-site and nowhere near the artwork itself. Information that is significant to note includes: price, appraisal value, purchase date, location, description, condition, and provenance. Be sure to update and organize your records. |