#hinging

When the original shoot went sideways (literally and figuratively), a new shoot became the dominant stem. Hinging is a woodland habitat development technique.

(2/3) To help hinge the de Kooning, our team created 1”-thick shims from 100% cotton rag board. The shims are each comprised of 64 ply of rag board, and then cut to size in our wood shop using a panel saw. Each shim is lined with Volara, a pliable closed-cell foam, to ensure archival quality (see right side of shim in this detail shot). #hinging #deKooning #BarkFrameworks #matting #customframing #artistsframes #volara #archivalframing #artpreservation #nycframer #artconservation #conservator #mounting #preservationframing https://www.instagram.com/p/COi5NDAF8nM/?igshid=puo18o9u9czl

(4/4) Okawara, an archival Japanese paper, is torn by hand to create individual hinges of different sizes, to fix the artworks to the backing panels. After the hinges are attached to the backing panel by Mark and Sara, a bit of space is even left for the hinge so that – should the relative humidity change – the hinges can be “let out” and the work adjusted to the environment without damage. #Hinging #ArtPreservation #BarkFrameworks #FramedbyBark #woodshop #craftsmanship #relativehumidity #artstudio #PreservationFraming #artpanels #oversizedart #madeinNYC #madeinLIC #localbusiness #esop https://www.instagram.com/p/CFkoy-TlD6s/?igshid=fmzt87iwgolp

(3/4) We also construct special oversize panels – faced with archival materials like our Bark White Paper. Slots are cut into the panels for the hinges. #artpreservation #hinging #BarkFrameworks #woodshop #workshop #esop #matmaking #glazing #fitting #hinge #artpanel #artstudio #conservation (at Bark Frameworks) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFkoR63FcMi/?igshid=8ea2z0nsakw

(2/4) (2/3) Over our years of experience, we’ve developed methods, materials, and protocols for hinging oversized works, some of which are shown here. Before hinging a large work, we map out the placement of each hinge on a template. #hinging #BarkFrameworks #artpreservation #fineartframing #artpanels #template #BarkWhitePaper #customframerNYC #Preservationframing #archival #panels #localbusiness #nycframers #employeeowned https://www.instagram.com/p/CFknzDrFBhE/?igshid=19dpopmfm7t4q

(1/3) Here, art preservation specialists Mark Minevich and Sara Parkel hinge a work on paper measuring more than 105” wide (the work is set on an elevated table we constructed). Hinging is already a delicate process – it involves carefully attaching valuable artwork to a backing substrate using non-invasive materials. Hinging oversize works -- which we often frame -- like the one shown here poses unique challenges. #BarkFrameworks #hinging #oversizeart #artpreservation #preservationframing #hinge #artpanels #customframing #craftsmanship #artmuseums #artcollectors #artistsframes #esop (at Bark Frameworks) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFknLqQlKqO/?igshid=1r62kabvrbdx5

Back in the shop and I finally get to start on the interior of the desk. Hinging… Again within the store and I lastly get to begin on the inside of the desk. Hinging the lid took some time to determine, however I am nearly there with it. I slid the gallery in place for a fast preview as nicely. #kumikowritingdesk

(1/2) While the frame for the cyanotype is being made in our woodshop, our Art Preservation team prepares the mats and hinges the images. At the fitting station, the art and the frame finally come together. Photo: Kate Truisi #artpreservation #hinging #framefitting #woodshop #barkframeworks #design #FramedbyBark #woodwork #cyanotype #designstudio #conservation #hinging #fitting #fillets #esop #artinstallation #artservices #crating #artstorage (at Bark Frameworks) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1KLpgtl3jH/?igshid=9tvpy4bb5xel