Case studies

Kristen Knupp

Kristen Knupp has started a London-based gallery representing artists from the United States and Europe who interpret the natural beauty of their surroundings to create stunning contemporary paintings.  The gallery is online and also has shows in gallery spaces in Central London.

Kristen regularly uses Com2 Picture framing for her projects, and has also worked with Com2 Design & print for her business cards.

In November 2011 a framing project of Kristen’s was sold at the Changing Landscapes Changing Lives art auction at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. The abstract acrylic piece by MIA was framed in a hand finished white box frame, and emphasised with a hidden float mount which projects the image forward, creating depth and shadow between the artwork and frame.

“Nick and the team at Com2 have always done a fantastic job framing the paintings that I brought in. The selection of frames and mats is very good and the pricing and turnaround time very competitive.  They have always given good advice when asked about what to do with various pieces of art, whether they are on paper or canvas, or made with oil or acrylic paints.  I will definitely continue using them to frame my artist’s work.”

Kristen Knupp, KPK Contemporary Art

China Culture Connect

China Culture Connect is an arts organisation bringing Eastern Art and Culture to Western Society. We had just 2 weeks to frame and help hang 24 pieces for their summer 2011 exhibition Lost in Translation; a collection of powerful photographs of contemporary Chinese culture and society, ranging from 60cm – 1mtr sq. Chunky black frames and fillets were chosen to emphasize the imagery and bright colours, and to reinforce messages of modernity and simplicity.

Check out the BBC website for examples from the exhibition:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-14080905