Many moons ago I went to the Royal Academys summer
exhibition, and ever since Ive wanted a picture wall of my own. You
see them a lot lately. But I love the way the RAs is hung pictures
stacked one on top of another in a riot of colour. Once I got started,
mine took on a life of its own and practically hung itself. Here are
some tips:
Set out with a plan, (you may want to lay the whole thing out on the
kitchen floor) but dont be too disciplined. The best picture walls are
the ones that break rules and look as though they were hung over time.
Think playful
and organic.
Try to mix
it up.
Hang a ceramic plate or an old record alongside a favourite vintage silk
scarf, photograph or postcard. You may have a valuable print that works
perfectly next to an old photobooth pic.
Some people prefer a uniform look, (all black frames, lets say) but I
personally like to combine
materials, ceramic frames next to brass ones next to a Reeba, for
instance.
I chose not too be too symmetrical, but its still
orderly. If you aim to be too precise, your job will become very
challenging.
This is definitely a two-man job, with one person hanging (someone with
a very good eye) and the other supervising the display.
Athena Tsavliris
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