The Frame of the Month, chosen from picture frames completed in the prior month.
November 2024 Frame of the Month
October 2024 Frame of the Month
September 2024 Frame of the Month
Shadow box of framed Civil War documents for Mark Congdon of Geneseo, N.Y.
August 2024 Frame of the Month
August's Frame of the Month is actually a "triptych" or artwork that has been framed in three panels.
While working and traveling in Japan years earlier, Richard Gifford, retired Associate Professor of Accounting at SUNY Geneseo, received 12 decorative "Ukiyoe" coasters as a gift. The coasters were arranged into the triptych presentation by category: 4 "Male Figures," 4 "Female Figures," and 4 "Landscape Scenes."
A unique colored mat and backing that had a harmonious blend to the particular grouping being framed was used for each of the three panels and the same Ebony colored fillet (or double mat) was used in all three frames to maintain a desired continuity. A 5/8" gallery gold frame was selected to set off each of the three panels.
July 2024 Frame of the Month
Robert Bates of Arkport, N.Y., a collector of Native American and First Nation People art and imagery, had a wood and silkscreen limited edition print entitled, "Whales," by artist George Pennier. A double circular mat was designed and cut, the top mat having the same color as the print's paper color and the fillet color reflecting the ink tone of the print's interior line drawing of totem pole, sea, and dorsal fins. In addition, a square v- groove was cut around the perimeter of the mat's circular openings to reinforce the horizon line drawn within the inner circle. The frame that was selected was simple but classical in its profile, with a matte black finish thought to be harmonious with the bold black design elements of the print.
June 2024 Frame of the Month
While traveling in Italy, Joan and Gerry Floriano of Rochester, N.Y. collected seven hand painted ceramic tiles that they wanted to properly showcase. A pleasing layout was developed for the tiles using a textured fabric mat (“Aragon”) with multiple openings and a grey/black shade (“Kona”) backing to set them off. Glass was purposefully omitted from the frame so as not to place barrier between the viewer and these elegant art objects.
May 2024 Frame of the Month
Mike France of Geneseo, N.Y., acquired a print by artist Alex Grey depicting the Vajra Guru, an Indian Master and Teacher who historically brought Buddhist teachings to Tibet. A unique gold "Margaux" series frame moulding was chosen to mimic design patterns found in the print. Double suede mats ("Persimmon" and "Sundrenched") that matched and enhanced the vibrant colors of the print while manifesting a desired texture as well, were also utilized to complete this very handsome framing project.
April 2024 Frame of the Month
Marlene Hamann-Whitmore of Geneseo, N.Y., acquired a linocut block print entitled, “The Sparrow’s Fall” by artist Robert O. Hodgell (1922-2000). An antique frame was cut down to the appropriate size, rebuilt and reinforced for this 1/8” shadow box project. Brass plaques were added and installed at the bottom center of the frame to depict artist name and title of work.
March 2024 Frame of the Month
Bachelor and Master Degrees of Mr. Steven Reuter, framed together with his College of Engineering Scholar Medallion, presented within a shadow box.