Layering can be an effective way to showcase art. Plus, on a large brick wall such as this, hanging a single picture is tricky, and would require drilling into mortar.
I created this display for a home I am staging. Notice how the large mat in the rear frame keeps the arrangement from becoming too busy. The largest photo is, in fact, in the smallest frame, which creates an interesting bit of tension.
The subject matter on all three is similar-basically Old Dudes. Interesting and not too personal, necessary ingredients for effective staging. The colors are tight. They are straight out of the tones in the brick.
It appears from the “straight on” view that the decorative box is too far from the grouping of photos, but look at the angled view. The distance serves to emphasis the dramatic length of the fireplace.
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Notice how a simple thing as over matting can change a relatively small piece of art to a sizeable object which captures the eye without disrupting the art it self. When grouped with other smaller pieces the oversize matting offers spacing while adding an element of importance because of its size. Together they become an attention grabber which forces to eye to pause on each viewing experience. Just another another piece of Denise’ “eye candy”.
That piece is very well framed. And I love the juxtaposition of the picture with no mat at all.