Art Handling
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Art Handling
Transcript of Art Handling
Tal R: House of Prince , 2004, installation view, mixed media, Douglas Hyde Gallery; courtesy Douglas Hyde Gallery
Literally Based on H.Z., 2006, Installation view Kerlin Gallery
CONTENTS
receiving worksdocumenting crating and packaging wrapping materialsgeneral wrap methodsorting work pre-hanghanging mechanismscondition reportselectricsbasic AV guide
RECEIVING WORKS
opening cratesopen unscrewing from bottom of crateif you can lie
crate flat (size and weight) even better
checking for damaged wrappingif wrapping has
any damage take picture for archivecondition report damage wrappingbadly wrapped damage in transitsometimes if not properly
packed work damages in transit, again, document before removing artwork
opening wrapped flatworksface down on soft wrapped (jiffy) table or flooruse art knife at an angle away from work to cut tape
documenting crating and packaging
document cratetake image of identifications on crate, ie number, where from, title, etc
document layers of cratewhen opened, document each layer that is removed to allow for easy repacking
document isolated wrapped workisolate the work from the crate and document its loose wrapping materials (carry frame, etc)
store wrap in crate if reusablereplace and consolidate all materials in crate for reuse when work is repacked
re crate empty crate and label as emptyreplace all screws/bolts and label as “empty” on tape accross corner of crate
CRATES
Wrapping Materials
TYVEK (R)
GLASSINE
ACID FREE TISSUE
BUBBLEWRAP
POLY (HEAVY DUTY CLEAR SHEETING)
TYVEK
- ideal material for archiving of all materials and textures- Water resistant, yet breathable- fabric like waffle material - white- ph neutral, resistant to mould, tear-free- Drawbacks - very expensive
http://www2.dupont.com/Tyvek/en_US/index.html
GLASSINE
Glassine is an acid-free neutral protective sheeting. It is translucent, off white in color, with neutral pH.Glassine can be used for interleaving prints, photographs, drawings. Also suitable for wrapping and glassine packaging.Drawbacks - it can crease easily (best to have no creases across the surface of a wrap)
ACID FREE TISSUE
- Archival non- buffered acid free tissue - machine made - high alpha cellulose, has a neutral pH- no deckles, and a smooth finish.- It is suitable for interleaving, wrapping, and cushioning- It is sufficiently soft for use with textiles, padding for textiles.
BUBBLEWRAP
- different types;large bubble for sculptures and packing out cratesantistatic pink double bubble for framed works double bubble for framed workssingle bubble for external wraps (not surface)- Bubblewrap and paintings, dangers!- cushioning, good for corners and general padding use.
JIFFY (FOAM)
It is lightweight, slightly abrasive, water resistant.It prevents scratches of framesIt cushions against shock for fragile objects & surfaces.Custom perforation and thickness availablecuts one direction, hand rips the other (lengthways)useful for covering surfaces for layouts of work or tabletop useRips easily so needs poly layer too
Glasstape
protects the image from breaking glass in transitfold tape at end for easy removallow tacktape clear of frame edge5mm overlap of tape edge
RECOMENDATION
GENERAL FLAT WORKS
FOR LONG TERM STORAGE AND SENDING OF WORK - top layer Tyvek, second layer polythene.
bubble wrap corners for extra protection.
FOR SHORT TERM STORAGE AND EASY TRANSPORT - top layer poly, second layer jiffy, last layer polythene.
bubble wrap corners for extra protection.
GENERAL WRAP METHOD
GENERAL WRAP METHOD
GENERAL WRAP METHOD
GENERAL WRAP METHOD
GENERAL WRAP METHOD
GENERAL WRAP METHOD
GENERAL WRAP METHOD
GENERAL WRAP METHOD
GENERAL WRAP METHOD
GENERAL WRAP METHOD
GENERAL WRAP METHOD
GENERAL WRAP METHOD
GENERAL WRAP METHOD
SORTING WORK PRE-HANG
- white gloves (clean) to handle all paintings (and all non-slippy sculpture)- nitrose gloves to handle all unframed photo works (eg ciabachrome, lambdachrome)- dense sponge blocks to rest paintings at 5-10 degree slant to wall on a flat expanse of wall.- check for loose screws, art knives, etc., on floor first.- remove emptied crates from space.- artist/curator placement with extra sponge blocks at hand for movements
HANGING MECHANISMS
What type to use and when to use?
In practice rather then make new holes in the back of a work you use existing hanging mechanism. Lately, if permissions are there, we replace existing fittings with Rymans.
The basic premise is two fold; what is safest, what will take the weight.
- d - rings & strap hooks & mirror plates- mirror plates- rymans- oz clips - for travel frames in crates- string hanging - we don’t use.- cleats
D-RINGS & STRAP HOOKS & Mirror PLATES
D-RINGS - screw sits into d ring, no string used, not hung from frameSTRAPS - screw sits into strap. Flatter, so closer to wall.MIRROR PLATES - screwed in while painting is held in place one side at a time, front of mirror plate to be painted colour of wall. Secure, but ugly solution.
RYMANS - PREFERRED METHOD
RYMAN
plates attached to back of work. 2 screws with measured distance sit on wall. The work then slots into screws, the protective cover (“keeper” sits into slot from side. A small screwdriver is needed to remove security “keeper”.
OZ CLIPS - For pre Travel FRAMED WoRKS
0Z CLIP
Similar to D-ringsArm branches out to attach to crate holding device Arm slides back in for exhibiting neatness
FRENCH CLEAT
FRENCH CLEAT
Used for heavy works (usually photo)to spread weight accross wall.
Great for plasterboard walls (try find supporting wall strut for good purchase on screws)
GENERAL HANG METHOD
GENERAL HANG METHOD
GENERAL HANG METHOD
GENERAL HANG METHOD
GENERAL HANG METHOD
GENERAL HANG METHOD
WORKWORK MIDPOINT OF ALL WORKWORKWORK WORKWORK WORKWORK
AVERAGE MIDPOINT OF ALL WORK = 142CM
GENERAL HANG METHOD
WORKWORK
X X
66 00
MIDPOINT OF ALL WORK
DOWNHEIGHT
HEIGHT OF WORK
(HEIGHT OF WORK DIVIDED BY 2) - (DOWN-HEIGHT) + MIDPOINT OF ALL WORK
= WHERE YOU SCREW INTO WALL
GENERAL HANG METHOD
WORKWORK
X X
66 00
MIDPOINT OF ALL WORK
DOWNHEIGHT
HEIGHT OF WORK
(128/2 = 64) - (14) + 142= WHERE YOU SCREW INTO WALL
128CM
14CM
128CM X 70CM
CONDITION REPORT
NOTING DAMAGE
Comparing forms by releaselatest update with lent workReasons for condition reportingDamage and what to doComparison images (camera)
ELECTRICAL WORK
Worldwide difference in types;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_AC_power_plugs_and_sockets
We have type G plug. 230 V (formerly 220v and frequency of 50 Hz)
Live wire is brown earth is green/yellowneutral is blue.
WHEN TO CALL AN ELECTRICIANIf you ever need to answer any more questions, then call an electrician.
If you are required 3 phaze power for large power hungry audio visual installations.
If you need to run projectors from the light trackthis is rare, call an electrician to evaluate the AMPAGE
Av gear from the USA 120V and 60HTZ with Type A and B plugs. step down voltage converter - downsize current
WE CAN - change fuses, extend extensions using chock blocks and heavy insulation
if you don’t know what I mean by this,
don’t touch the electrics.
BASIC AV
most audio video installations require a basic premise of...
DVD source PLAYER
DVD out VIDEO CABLE - PROJECTOR - IMAGE AUDIO CABLE - AMP - SPEAKERS - SOUND
AV - VIDEO
1 - HDMI2 - COMPONENT3 - COMPOSITE4 - S-VIDEO
AV - PROJECTORS
ASPECT RATIOS4:3, 16:9, 16:10
LUMENS
MOUNT
THROW
AV - SOUND
AMPLIFIERPower in WattsGain in DecibelsGain is output ratio signal;strength
LOADSPEAKERSRated power input before clippingOhmage capacity
http://www.marktaw.com/recording/Electronics/OhmsAmpsandSpeakers.html
AV - SOUND CONNECTIONS
3 pin XLR
1/4 Inch JACK
RCA
Speaker wire (unbalanced)
TOOLKITBasic toolkit for hanging.
Hammer, screw-gun, spirit-level, saw, hack-saw, electric screwdriver, plyers, paint scraper, snips, stanley blade, retractable art blade.
Masking tape, brown wrap tape, gaffa-tape, insulating tape.
wrapping materials.
Screws (20’s, 40’s, 70’s), masonry nails, raw plugs (red, brown, plaster-plugs).
Filler (spackle), Flexible Chalk and Paint matching.
contactsConservation by design - tyvek, glassine, etc. www.conservationbydesign.co.uk
Radionics - electric, mechanical hardware and specialist tools www.radionics.rs-online.com
Decwells - specialist hardware - rymans, mirror plates, etc. 60 South Gt. Georges St. 2 Co. Dublin 2. (01)4781377
Chadwicks - poly, building materials www.chadwicks.ie/About/branch.htm
Conservators: Roland Hume Behan contact via IMMA.
Builders and electrician - I recommend using a local one.
Foam blocks - Upholstery Services, 56 Capel st, D/1, (01) 8732913
SUMMARY
importance of a toolkitassessment and planning around workvalue of workall work delicate - regardless of aestheticvulnerability of artworkrepair worst case scenario
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