Seemingly as large as the Declaration of Independence (and with as many signatures!) College of Charleston Diplomas command respect. The sheer size requires larger scale mats and frames than do smaller diplmas and certificates. Luckily for us Southwinds Moulding (in Columbia SC!) offers graduated sizes of their popular mouldings. We used a triple mat on this one, with … [Read more...] about College of Charleston Diploma Frame!
Christo and Jeanne-Claude signed “The Gates” Poster!
Every now and then someone will bring in something that really excites us! This poster commemorates the Central Park project of Christo and Jeanne-Claude from 2005. 7000+ fabric gates placed on the paths of Central Park is no small project! Unlike most other art projects, this one is almost impossible to conceive (unless you are Christo and Jeanne-Claude!) This large, … [Read more...] about Christo and Jeanne-Claude signed “The Gates” Poster!
Picasso Inspired Pillowcase
We never know what we will see brought into Elite Framing for custom framing. A pillowcase? Okay.... A Picasso inspired pillowcase from 1964? Sure! We kept it simple with a black frame and neutral grey mat. We sewed the pillowcase on top of the mat in order to show the edges (and help folks understand just what they are looking at!) We used spacers to keep the glass off … [Read more...] about Picasso Inspired Pillowcase
Abstract Art by Paul Kaufmann, Contemporary Installation
We framed and installed this Paul Kaufmann abstract in an office that had windows cut into the walls. We mimicked the size and shape of the windows in the frame and installed the piece so it appeared as a "third" window, between the other two. The results are clean and modern, straight lines of the architecture juxtaposed by the nonlinear abstract art. Clean and Cool! … [Read more...] about Abstract Art by Paul Kaufmann, Contemporary Installation
Ernest Lee Funky Chicken Goes All Spring Valley On Us!
We had ol' Ernest paint this Spring Valley themed chicken recently for a silent auction for the high school. I'm sure someone will bid big dollars for this fabulous piece! We framed it in our usual distressed black Italian hand-finished moulding. It measures about 12" x 28". Funky! … [Read more...] about Ernest Lee Funky Chicken Goes All Spring Valley On Us!
