Circular illuminated box-frame
The stunning Louise Phillips called in to our workshop late last year to discuss how to present her artwork in a circular, illuminated, etched, deep, aluminium, 1.2m diameter, welded frame. We were happy to assist & set to presenting the best methods & materials for the job, collaborating with Louise to suit her style & needs.
Circular box-frame for artist Louise Phillips
The stunning Louise Phillips called in to our workshop late last year to discuss how to present her artwork in a circular, illuminated, etched, deep, aluminium, 1.2m diameter, welded frame. We were happy to assist & set to presenting the best methods & materials for the job, collaborating with Louise to suit her style & needs.
We also suggested a typography etch as Louise’s trademark signature to the acrylic to echo the restaurant Etch who had commissioned the piece. The text also dedicates the piece to ‘Nyekimber’ – a nod towards both the Nyetimber Vineyard & owner Chef Steve’s lovely wife Kim. Louise Phillips is a Cheshire-based Contemporary Collage Artist working with found & recycled materials.
This particular piece is collage on paper of the vineyard’s bottle labels, cut and layered into a circular design. The piece undulates & needed an internal space within the frame, a depth to the frame enclosure. We fixed the artwork in using museum tags to the reverse of the acrylic, with low reflection gallery glass to the front & the etched acrylic to the reverse, and a profile of thin, strong, ring-rolled aluminium, custom sprayed to the precise shade chosen by Lou.The LEDs were selected for the warm white colour temperature, with a dimming facility. A fader was included for the client to set the level of light for themselves..
Completed frame installed at the Etch Restaurant in Hove, Brighton
The frame was completed in December last year, with a timber-constructed crate to safely house the circular nature of the frame. Lou controlled the courier delivery & installation at the Etch Restaurant in Brighton, and sent us the images below of the completed piece in its final location.
Second & third illuminated pieces in the pipeline …
Lou is currently working on two further pieces – with the Harten Frameworks team on standby to prepare frames in bronze & gold …We are developing a short video of these frames being created in the workshop & will post this as soon as it’s ready. Our newest team member Louise Jeff has presented the draft & is putting the finishing touches together.
Let's Get Started
Ready to Start Your Framing Project?
Tell us about your artwork and we will provide a free, no-obligation quote. Most projects are completed within 2-4 weeks.
5 Year Guarantee · Framing Since 1974 · Free Consultation
Prefer to talk? Call us on 01625 574 141
Related Pages
What Size Frame for Common Photo Sizes (4x6, 5x7, 8x10, 11x14, 16x20)
What size frame for a 5x7, 8x10, 11x14 or 16x20 photo? A UK guide to frame sizes for every common photo print, with and without a mount.
Should You Wash a Football Shirt Before Framing It?
For match-worn or signed shirts, no. Why washing destroys provenance and risks the print, the one case where cleaning helps, and why a wedding dress differs.
Framing Sports Memorabilia: Shirts, Balls, Gloves and Boots
What depth each sporting object needs, how shirts, balls, gloves and boots are held without damage, and what each construction costs. A UK framer's guide.
How Much Does Giclée Printing Cost in the UK?
Giclée printing costs around £50 for A3 or A2, with larger sizes quoted by area. What moves the price, how framing stacks on top, and what cheap prints cut.
How Long Do Giclée Prints Last?
Pigment giclée prints carry display permanence ratings of 100 years and beyond, but only under stated conditions. What really decides how long a print lasts.
Best Paper for Giclée Prints
Fine art papers for giclée printing compared by weight, fibre and surface. What gsm tells you, why optical brighteners matter, and which paper suits what.