Format Options

Every piece is made in one of two ways: fused into ChromaLuxe HD metal, or set behind museum quality acrylic. Here is how each is made, layer by layer.

  1. ChromaLuxe HD Metal
  2. Museum Quality Acrylic
Visualisation: Golden Gods by James Katsipis as a frameless acrylic above a linen sofa, in a bright living room by the sea
Visualisation · Golden Gods on acrylic

ChromaLuxeHD Metal

The photograph is fused into the coating of a thin aluminum panel by dye-sublimation: heat and pressure turn the inks to vapor, which bonds with the surface for good. The result is vivid and exact, resistant to water and weather, and light enough for the largest walls.

  1. The image

    Fused into the clear coating on the face of the panel, not printed on top of it.

  2. ChromaLuxe aluminum

    A thin, rigid aluminum panel that carries the image and stays flat on the wall.

Why choose it
Vivid color and fine detail with a luminous, modern finish. Because the image is fused into the surface rather than printed on it, it resists scratches and moisture.
Best for
Kitchens, bathrooms, offices and busy hallways, and sheltered outdoor spaces such as a covered porch. Light enough for the largest walls.
Keep in mind
The surface is glossy and reflective, so it shows best where strong light does not fall straight onto it. Its look is contemporary rather than traditional.
Care
Wipes clean easily with a soft cloth. Keep it out of direct sunlight.

Museum QualityAcrylic

The photograph is set behind a sheet of clear acrylic, which deepens its color and gives the piece a glass-like finish with real depth. Framed in white maple if you choose.

  1. Acrylic face

    Clear acrylic over the photograph, for depth and a high-gloss finish.

  2. The image

    The photograph, mounted to the back of the acrylic.

  3. Backing

    A rigid panel behind the image keeps the piece flat and carries the hanging.

Why choose it
The richest color and contrast of any format, with a luminous depth that brings a photograph forward. The most gallery-like way to show a piece.
Best for
Statement pieces in living rooms and entryways, and photographs with strong contrast and color.
Keep in mind
Not as tough as metal, and heavier. The polished face reflects the room around it, so consider where windows and lamps sit.
Care
Dust with a soft, dry microfiber cloth. The acrylic protects the image beneath from fading.

Not sure whichTo Choose?

If you have questions, or would like advice on the right format for a piece and the room it will hang in, we are happy to help.

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