Discover Custom Framing Ideas for Modern and Contemporary Art

There is no exact way to frame an art, but there are certain aesthetic aspects to bear in mind when selecting a frame for your masterpiece. In this article, we will provide you with frame and canvas stretching ideas so that you can find exactly what you’re looking for in framing and preserving your contemporary artworks such as digital photography, digital drawings and illustrations, oil or acrylic painting, limited edition prints, art prints, and fabric wall art. Framing is an art in itself and choosing the right one can greatly enhance an artwork.

Stretching services are also ideal for rolled oil paintings and artworks to make it look hang-ready. Our frame experts professionally stretch your artworks on a wooden stretcher to ensure it does not sag over time. It is very important to secure the successive tightening and mounting of your canvas so that no paint peels off from your valuable masterpieces. Here are at Mahoneys Framing we use these methods to flatten oil paintings on canvas and create a flexible style that stretches across many shapes, sizes and surfaces. Finally, we ensure that each stretched canvas undergoes a superior quality check and outstanding craftsmanship to ensure the preservation and protection of your artworks.

For an artwork with vibrant hues and vivid colours, a white frame is perfect for rich palettes to glow without being too flashy. Paintings with a lot of green in them look especially good in a gold frame, which has long been a favourite in framing. A red high glossy frame can work with a pop art piece.

Landscapes are more suited with industrial frames. A complex acrylic painting, such as a cityscape, would look great in a modern grid formation with a larger matboard to draw attention to the artwork.

For digital photographs, black and white images are recommended to be framed in black or white. Black photo frames complement almost all artworks and images while coloured photographs should have prominent colours that complement the frame, allowing the photo to stand out. A gold wooden frame looks great with 1960s and 1970s classic photographs.

Digital drawings and illustrations look best when framed with a matboard. The function of a matboard is to draw attention to the work itself. An understated white or off-white will go with almost everything. Consider a grey or black mat to set off the piece if you want to add drama or if it is nearly completely white. A light-coloured neutral mat with a strong black frame can establish a dramatic statement while bringing attention to your treasured artwork.

A traditional frame may not suit all types of contemporary artworks, so don’t be scared to try something unusual. Let your beautiful modern artwork be displayed and preserved the best way possible. Come visit us at 391 Little Bourke Street (corner of Hardware Lane and Little Bourke Street), Melbourne or contact us directly at (03) 9642 1148 and have a talk with our Master Framer or one of our professional staff who can assist you in starting your contemporary artwork framing. Our team are equipped with their unique framing techniques and stretching services to deliver a high quality framing experience.

If you are worried about getting to see us, Mahoneys Framing makes the framing experience hassle-free for you. At your request, we can pick up the item you want us to frame and deliver it back to you framed and ready to hang!