May 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic changed the landscape of our workshop. Since we closed in the early months of 2020 due to the dangers of the virus, we have spent much effort to redesign our 10,000 square feet of space to ensure that we are able to safely continue on with our production of frames when it is safe to resume our operation. These semicircles on the floor are not only a new art installation - they are also literal guidelines to help our staff follow the CDC’s guidelines of remaining 6 feet apart at all times. We take the safety and health of our employees and clients very seriously, and are dedicated to following the recommended measures put in place as we move forward together through this time of great uncertainty. Though we cannot plan for the future very easily, we can most certainly plan for the ‘now’ and so our floors currently bear the mark of Covid-19; the mark of our efforts to be a responsible, orderly entity in this messy, chaotic world.

February 2020

When we realized the painting Nurse Barclay’s Dilemma, 2002 (72” x 48”) by Richard Prince was coming to our shop, we took a pause to appreciate that we have the privilege to care for and frame it. In this instance, we decided on a welded aluminum frame with a white powder coat finish. The painting sits on a 100% cotton rag mat float and is set behind Museum Optium Plexi.

This work has an unvarnished surface vulnerable to scuffs and scratches if left unprotected against accidental contact, and even dust in the air. This will not be hung in a museum behind velvet ropes, so the use of Plexi seems like a "no brainer" for such an important and valuable work of art.

The mixed media surface of this work is also susceptible to damage from UV rays, so the use of Plexi that has UV-filtering is also required. Once the decision has been made to frame this behind Plexi, the use of Museum Optium is a natural choice.

This Plexi blocks more than 98% of UV rays to minimize the damage light can do to the art. It also has optimal light transmission, which brightens the colors in the piece. Museum Optium Plexi also virtually eliminates glare, reflecting less than 2% of the light that falls on it back to the viewer. This greatly enhances the experience of looking at your artwork.

We think our goal of designing a beautiful way of protecting and presenting this wonderful work has been achieved. We hope you agree.