Colour combinations
We look at how colour is used by nature: bright garish colours draw attention, perhaps for a short time for a single specific purpose; sometimes permantly as a warning; and often muted pastel tones to merge into the background.
The colour combination for office pictures needs to take into account the existing decor. That is why we use a specialist framer to mount our work: Ken has the skills plus a wider range of mountings and moldings than we would want to hold and uses non-reflective glass for all glazed items. When adding to an existing collection, we will try to match the moldings. For a new installation we will take the colours and ethos of the locations as they are.
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The duration the picture will be in place, as well as the context of the location, makes a difference: in an office where the picture is to be a semi permanent feature, a pleasing overal 'image' is needed. I like to use natural wood, perhaps with a pastel shade. If the picture is intended to be anywhere for only a short duration, such as during a 'flash innovation', or other dynamic event, a more provocative colour combination may be used. Here I might use a strong primary colour. A restroom or shower area would call for something white-and-chrome plus being sealed against moisture.