Isis Carey

OOF!

This piece is exceptionally unique in that the frame’s interior frame sits out at an angle, something I have never seen before. What this antique frame’s original purpose was, I might never know, but now it serves as an amusing object for me to build a painting around. As soon as I saw the frame on Facebook Marketplace I knew it had to be mine and I knew exactly what the painting needed to be. Hung at just above the average viewer’s height, the painting’s subject has the illusion of falling forward.This frame came very damaged, and I had to take steps to restore it. Thanks to AGO conservator Julia Campbell-Such, I received tips and tricks from a professional in the field. As someone looking to do a master’s in art conservation, this opportunity was invaluable, giving me a hands-on glimpse into what my future could look like.