The dot in the "i"
This will be a story about the frame of the painting. Why?
Not all my artworks require a frame, but when choosing, I spend a long time in the framing workshop. Finding the one, "final word" for the painting is both an exciting and challenging process for me. Placing the painting in the right frame, signifies completing the artwork. I can draw numerous comparisons here, like matching accessories to clothing, a handbag complementing shoes, lipstick color harmonizing with a dress. I tell stories through my art and the framing is as much a part of my narrative as the artwork itself.
The wrong frame can ruin a piece, even completely destroy the paintings' idea. When I find the right one, I can confidently say: "Yes, this is a whole. They complement each other".
I feel some frustration when I see a magnificent art framed in a wrong frame. It is evident that it was done without considering the story the artwork tells. As I mentioned, poor presentation can destroy the idea. Yes, perhaps this is a categorical opinion and it is open to discussion, but that is how I perceive my work.
There have been several times when I could not find a perfect frame for a specific painting. Then I feeling of being unable to complete the painting would overwhelm me. Sometime it took a year until unexpectedly, I spotted a right frame. And when I receive a finished, framed artwork, this is an absolute moment of happiness!
The dot on the "i" has been placed!
"Spring in My Garden".
Miniature. 15,5x13,2cm. Oil on paper. White-toned wooden frame with dots. 2024.
