"Summer Love" by Laura Culic
Cold wax, oil and mixed media on wooden panel, 60" x 72"
A new painting arrived by Laura Culic last month, still a bit wet. "Summer Love" was so fresh off the easel that Culic signed the work in the gallery. We hung it immediately, as it was a diptych and difficult to store. The next day a client walked in and fell in Love.
Now onto the tricky part. The painting had to make its way to British Columbia on a moving truck without having anything touch its curing surfaces.
So, what does Bob do?
INVENT!
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1. Building blocks.Bob invented these brackets in his workshop to keep the two panels from touching. (They also double as a stacking game) |
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2. Securing the BracketsAs, I am sure you are learning there is a lot of measuring. Screws are placed at the back of the panels in order to remain out of sight in the future. |
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3. "I'm Not Touching You"Brackets installed on one panel. Second panel will be slid in without touching the other face of the artwork. |
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4. "Can you feel the Tension?"Both panels are secured by the series of 6 brackets designed by Bob. |
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5. Ready for Boxing.These panels are now safe to travel with a simple wrapping of cardboard. |
Amazing painting & talent at ECG too!
Wow! It is amazing ! You are great!! I am lucky to see it!
Absolutely amazing; creativity is not just for artists (although Bob is an excellent artist as is Andrea – shhhh).
Great story and absolutely beautiful painting; no wonder someone fell in love with it while it was still wet!!
Great story and beautiful painting!
Wow. Very impressive, Bob! Oh, and a very impressive painting, too!