How Framing my Own Art Helped Me as an Artist
My current gallery wall situation featuring Framebridge frames + Samsung Frame television
My current gallery wall situation featuring Framebridge frames + Samsung Frame television
My current gallery wall situation featuring Framebridge frames + Samsung Frame television
I never really thought of myself as much of an artist, but rather someone who took photos of moments to remember. To document. I aspire to evoke a level of intrinsic connection between my photography, the viewer, the bystander and the audience. I want them to see what I’ve experienced from a visceral, emotionally-nourishing place. I am through and through a modernist with an old soul. I aspire my work to speak for itself, even when I don’t have to say much about it. Perhaps it’s the humility meets shame that I’ve grown accustomed to as a Chinese-American. Or perhaps, I was simply afraid of opening up for public and critical judgement.
While this humble approach might’ve informed the bulk of my fine photography work, my distaste for flagrant, self-promotion has made it tremendously difficult to market myself as an artist. That’s why I started using Framebridge to visualize and frame my fine photo art as decor pieces in my own home.
Framing my own art is an act of self-love and empowerment.Nothing beats seeing my own artwork in person as it has strengthened my confidence as a burgeoning artist. Framebridge’s high-quality framing really enhances the tangibility and aesthetic value of my artwork. They’re all hand framed after all; the craftsmanship of their classic yet unique frames have convinced me that there’s no other way to display my artwork around my own home. Just look at the detail of the glossy red Madrid frame! Same goes for the burl wood frame. It’s the quality and attention to detail for me. Any alternative option just feels slightly inferior now.
Framing my own art has made my living space into a moving art gallery.
It’s like a quick escape without having to get ready or leave the comforts of my own home during quarantine. Such a blessing. A visual therapy session of sorts. It’s also provided me with new ways to incorporate my own art into daily content creation, something I keep up with so I have new, visual inspiration to share on my Instagram.
Desert Reflections, an original framed piece. Private collection.
Framing my own art has helped shape my vision and focus as an artist.
It’s an accessible way to critique and evaluate your own work. I can immediately sense when the framed print simply does not work in a given space. This process is much more intuitive when you see the work right in front of you. I was more readily able to determine what my artistic focus and vision should be moving forward upon seeing my work.
Framing my own art, more importantly, has given me that feeling of permanence.
This is often how artists and photographers, like myself and many others before me, preserve their legacy. That’s why Framebridge’s commitment to archival quality print matters. I know my framed photography from them will stand the test of time for my own home and my collectors’. And to be able to achieve this all online makes the entire process so smooth and seamless. I don’t have to ever leave my house, particularly during these special times, to make my home feel like a roving, moving gallery at all times.
So from one aspiring artist to another, what’s stopping you today from further developing your own artistic career and endeavors? Stop questioning yourself and start framing your work.
