Framing

There’s more to a painting than meets the eye.

Some have no idea what actually goes on behind the canvas or in fact what makes up a painting before and after it has been painted. This applies to limited editions giclees as well.

Ivan Clarke Gallery prides itself by providing clients the highest certified archival picture framing standards in New Zealand. We are proud to say that our master framer; David Marsh, is the most internationally certified and qualified picture framer, not only in New Zealand, but in the whole of the southern hemisphere.
Upon request, each and every one of Ivan Clarke’s paintings, artist’s proofs, and giclees can be stretched, mounted and framed to the highest possible standards.

Next time you’re in an art gallery, enquire as to how an artist’s canvas is mounted. You may discover that many originals displayed in galleries are not even on expandable stretchers. Kiln dried cedar with expandable wedges is our standard. Short of this is a cost saving practice for many artists which can result in potential problems in the long term.

All Ivan Clarke works and giclees are mounted to the highest standard as recommended by the PPFA (Professional Picture Framers Association.)

Ask how we can help with your framing needs.