Reclaimed bespoke framing

A lot of the work we undertake at Carbon involves talking to artists about the frames they require for their work.

A good many artists will want little or no impact from the frame to effect the look or feel of the artwork. We have in stock many simple manufactured profiles to suit this requirement. However the artists shown below have found that the effect of using reclaimed picture frames is very suitable.
 

Greenhalf & Pollard

Greenhalf & Pollard photographers are featured here using the Patina range to great effect. Their wonderful robust photographs with elemental subject matter ideally suit the distressed timber surround. Price range: £75.00+.

   

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Denise Franklin

These paintings of nightscapes by Denise Franklin are framed using reclaimed timber. An inner slip has been used to break the impact of the flat framed surface against the painting, giving contrast and depth. The effect of using such a large frame is that a small painting can become a central feature in a room (see Fairlight Furniture Project). The finishes on the reclaimed frames are from the Patina, Shingle Street and Boardwalk ranges to suit each image. Price range: £50.00+.

 

Anna Calder-Marshall

Well known and highly respected actress and artist Anna Calder Marshall has used reclaimed frames for several of her recent exhibitions, and has been very pleased with the results. To quote Anna, "I have never felt my pictures so favourably understood and enhanced, people always comment on how suitable they are for my work." Example sof Anna's work in our frames are taken from her latest exhibition on a Shakespearean theme. Anna used Boardwalk, Patina and Fire Island finishes. Price ranges: £45.00 to £60.00.

 

Bespoke box framing

Carbon offers bespoke box framing for artists working in three dimensions. Box frames are usually made from standard plain wood available in a range of depths and profiles. We are also able to create boxes from reclaimed timber to suit (see examples below).
 

Jackie Attwood

Set of boxes to display art work for diploma exhibition. These hand finished boxes are approx 230 x 130mm and are made from plain wood mouldings. These frames were custom made and hand painted to suit Jackie's three dimensional work at £20.00 each.