FRAMES for Original
Artwork
The texture of fabric is a large part of the aesthetic of original batik artwork, and I have developed 4 different framing options that I think frames the work well without detracting from its inherent qualities. Please contact me to see which framing option would work best for your favorite piece.
This is a simple black wood frame that is set apart from the artwork about 1/2 inch - simple, yet formal. Most floating frames have a straight "L" shape. However, I use a molding that has a slight curve to it, which I think adds a slight elegance to the frame. The artwork is wrapped around an internal frame of stretcher bars.
Border Frame
This is a simple black wood frame that is set next to the artwork. It is simple and unobtrusive, yet highlights the artwork where it is hung. The wood molding has a few curves that minimize its visual impact. The artwork is wrapped around an internal frame of stretcher bars.
Stretched Top and Bottom
This is a simple black wood frame that is set next to the artwork on the top and bottom - creating a less formal method of display where you can see the fabric on the edges. The artwork is wrapped around an internal frame of stretcher bars so that the fabric remains taught. Also simple and unobtrusive, yet provides sufficient border to highlight the art.
In this detail, I drew in the white lines so you can see the simple curvature
of the frame.
Free Hanging
A fairly ornate black wood frame is attached to the artwork top and bottom. No internal frame is used, and the artwork is allowed to freely hang between the wood. This is less formal, as the fabric is not stretched - and best highlights the fabric nature of the art. Note that the sides will not have clean, straight edges.
