Columbia celebrated Mardi Gras a few days early on Saturday March 1. This is the official poster of the event, designed and printed by Columbia's own The Half and Half, that we framed for the Krewe. We used an eggplant mat and a subtly two toned gold 2" wide moulding. We were able to stay true to the colors of the poster while also making the entire package feel celebratory. … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras! Framed Mardi Gras Poster
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Framed Sara Bareilles Signed Photo!
We framed this autographed photo of this talented young singer recently, as it was in black and white we used just black and grey hues in the matting and framing. We used an Italian black moulding. It measures about 18" x 14". Lovely! … [Read more...] about Framed Sara Bareilles Signed Photo!
Christo and Jeanne-Claude signed “The Gates” Poster!
Every now and then someone will bring in something that really excites us! This poster commemorates the Central Park project of Christo and Jeanne-Claude from 2005. 7000+ fabric gates placed on the paths of Central Park is no small project! Unlike most other art projects, this one is almost impossible to conceive (unless you are Christo and Jeanne-Claude!) This large, … [Read more...] about Christo and Jeanne-Claude signed “The Gates” Poster!
Picasso Inspired Pillowcase
We never know what we will see brought into Elite Framing for custom framing. A pillowcase? Okay.... A Picasso inspired pillowcase from 1964? Sure! We kept it simple with a black frame and neutral grey mat. We sewed the pillowcase on top of the mat in order to show the edges (and help folks understand just what they are looking at!) We used spacers to keep the glass off … [Read more...] about Picasso Inspired Pillowcase
Abstract Art by Paul Kaufmann, Contemporary Installation
We framed and installed this Paul Kaufmann abstract in an office that had windows cut into the walls. We mimicked the size and shape of the windows in the frame and installed the piece so it appeared as a "third" window, between the other two. The results are clean and modern, straight lines of the architecture juxtaposed by the nonlinear abstract art. Clean and Cool! … [Read more...] about Abstract Art by Paul Kaufmann, Contemporary Installation
