Fine art installation is a specialized process that can make or break the aesthetic effect of your new acquisition. Instead of treating this process like simply hanging a painting on a wall or putting a sculpture on a pedestal, approach this task from a new angle. Handle your art like a pro by organizing the process with attention to detail, and your artwork will take its deserved place in your collection’s display.
#1 Site Assessment
The foundation of any successful and safe fine art installation is a preliminary site assessment. You should evaluate all potential physical constraints and the artwork’s interaction with the display space. Climate control measurements are also vital at this stage to make sure your art won’t get damaged by the wrong temperature or humidity settings during its display.
#2 Delicate Art Handling
Once you make sure the site is safe and suitable for artwork installation, it’s time to proceed with its delicate handling. The art object should be unpacked, examined for damage, and prepared for installation by a well-trained team. The art handlers you hire should be knowledgeable about art maneuvering without direct contact (if needed) and should have the required equipment to perform all the needed manipulations.
#3 Secure Mounting
At this step, the technical skills of your art handlers should shine out, with artwork being securely hung or stably mounted, depending on its type. Keep in mind that secure mounting is possible only after adequate preparation; for instance, walls should be prepared with hole patching and drywall reinforcement in case of need. Anchors should be installed for heavy item fixation, with anti-theft measures like security screws and alarms added at this installation stage when required.
#4 Lighting
Proper lighting is of paramount importance for artwork. Well-selected lights of the right color spectrum can highlight the artwork’s nuances, color, and texture for an outstanding visual effect. Professionals recommend using LED track lights with adjustable angles and dimmers for flexible light fine-tuning as the best practice for artwork display.
#5 Final Review and Adjustment
As soon as all the art installation work is done, it’s time to review it and introduce final adjustments for the best visual effect and unrivaled safety. A workable life hack is to engage an extra pair of eyes to assess the result; an outsider with a fresh look can point out the gaps your team might have missed.
Don’t Wreck Your Brains Over Fine Art Installation – Hire Professionals to Do It Right
If you’re not sure that you can complete this process on your own, you can always turn to professionals for help. Fine Art Shippers has an experienced, well-trained team of art handlers who can assume full responsibility for your art. Attention to detail, in-depth installation expertise, professional equipment, and expert consulting are guaranteed.