Have you wanted to create an art gallery in your home or business that mimics your favorite gallery? The key is to collect the finest pieces of art and hang the paintings and photographs in a way that visually appeals to everyone who spends time in your home or business gallery. You should consider installing a gallery-style picture hanging system to get the most out of your investment.
Investing in art is much more than providing an entertaining diversion for guests. Between 1957 and 2007, the average investment in art increased in value by more than four percent. Although not the same robust return generated from an international emerging stock fund, artwork exemplifies the timeless adage of “steady wins the race.” However, investing in artwork is more than generating positive financial returns. You also want to get the most out of your collection by presenting it in a visually appealing display format.
Constructed with at least one highly durable, open-faced track supported by a cable, a gallery-style picture hanging system represents the most effective strategy for presenting your art collection. The best gallery-style picture hanging systems include individual tracks that support paintings and photographs that weigh more than 300 pounds. Choosing stainless steel for the construction of gallery system tracks ensures rugged durability and blends in aesthetically inside a room much better than other types of hanging methods like rods and nails.
Although installing a gallery-style picture-hanging system costs more, the benefits far outweigh the costs for several reasons.
Longer Lifespan
Gallery-style picture hanging systems last much longer than other types of hanging methods. In addition to the ruggedness of stainless steel tracks, gallery-style picture hanging systems do not lose traction and compromise the position of paintings and photographs. They also do a great job of resisting the damage done by prolonged exposure to moisture.
Achieve Proper Spacing
Properly spacing your art collection is influential in creating a visually appealing display. When you hang art with objects like hooks, nails, and screws, you must space each piece by trial and error. Gallery-style picture hanging systems automatically create precise spacing between pieces of art to produce optimal visual symmetry.
Optimize Light Sources
Whether it is natural light from the sun or an artificial light source, a gallery-style picture hanging system leverages the visual power of illumination. Reflecting natural light to other parts of a gallery room works best by installing one or more skylights. The most effective way to optimize light sources is to install a gallery-style picture hanging system from the ceiling.
Collection Flexibility
Creating a home or business art gallery is more than just a one-and-done deal. You want to be flexible in changing paintings and photographs to reflect different artistic themes. For example, you might devote one art collection to the works of Ansel Adams and then change the display a few weeks later to feature the works of a popular post-modern painter.
For nearly 60 years, the hanging system specialists at Walker Display have helped clients from all over the United States create visually appealing art displays. We recommend gallery-style picture hanging systems for clients wanting to enhance their collections’ security. Contact Walker Display today to learn how installing a gallery-style picture hanging system can bring out the best in your art collection.
Our clients include the Arts Club of Washington, Northwest Cultural Council, and Women of Watercolor.