Format Options

Every piece is made in one of two ways: printed directly onto aluminum Dibond, or set behind museum quality acrylic. Here is how each is made, layer by layer.

  1. Direct Print on Aluminum Dibond
  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

Direct Print onAluminum Dibond

The photograph is printed directly onto aluminum Dibond with seven-color UV fine art inks. Dibond is a rigid composite panel, two sheets of aluminum around a black core, and the finish is matte and glare-free, with a faint, silky sheen in the whites and brightest light.

  1. The print

    Seven-color UV fine art inks, printed straight onto the face of the panel.

  2. Aluminum face

    A white-coated aluminum sheet that carries the print and gives the whites a faint, silky sheen.

  3. Black core and back

    A polyethylene core and a second aluminum sheet: 1/8 in (3 mm) in all, rigid and flat, with fine black edges.

Why choose it
A calm, matte surface that shows the photograph without glare from almost any angle. Rigid and light for its size, and the UV inks resist fading and moisture.
Best for
Bright rooms with large windows, where a glossy face would catch reflections. Also kitchens, bathrooms and sheltered outdoor spaces such as a covered porch.
Keep in mind
Quieter than acrylic, without its deep, glossy glow. Seen from the side, the panel shows a fine black edge. Its look is contemporary rather than traditional.
Care
Dust with a soft, dry cloth, or a lightly damp one for marks. 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 Dibond, 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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