My Frames

Artistic framing techniques

For black and white, I decided on steel. It is a noble, living material. Light plays on its natural blue-grey, while the gathering rust marks the passing of time. The steel wires that suspend the photos from the ceiling let the metal breathe.

For colour, I insert my photos directly in plexiglass. This way I can stress contrasts and light intensity. This adds to the energy and depth. The effect is a photo in two dimensions. Distanced from the wall, the solid, perfectly polished plexiglass reveals its full luminosity.

The photos and their frames can be small or large, depending on the subject and tastes …