fine art lightboxes BY ARTEN

ARTEN produces a range of lightboxes for the exhibition of photographic and digital artworks. These lightboxes are designed to look and feel like a fine art gallery frame,

Units are designed to be easily exhibited and transported or permanently installed. Emphasis is put on producing boxes with a high quality feel, seamlessly integrating the electrical components and lighting with the frame. They can be confidently sold to collectors and acquired by institutions.

ARTEN provides in house printing of pigment print transparencies or can work with existing artworks. Past projects have included lenticular prints, layered acrylic panels and painted works.

Our lightbox designs have been refined and iterated over the past decade and we have been fortunate enough to work on exhibitions with many artists, galleries and institutions.

Installation view of Maree Clarke’s lenticular works at the Munro Library, Melbourne.

FORM AND MATERIALS

We have carefully selected a range of frame profiles with consideration placed on maintaining the look of a contemporary gallery frame while being functional for a lightbox ensuing even illumination and serviceability. Frames can be produced out any of our furniture grade hardwood timbers as well as welded aluminium in an array of finishes.

The internal construction of the light panels are made from a lightweight but robust Aluminium composite panel that has been CNC machined and fitted with custom fabricated components to ensure a well engineered and seamless integration with the frame.

Standard profiles available are 19mm face x 80mm depth and 28mm face x 100mm depth. Custom profiles are available to suit any requirements. We can also produce lightboxes in circular and shaped frame designs.

Amos Gebhardt installation view. Tolarno 2024

Darren Sylvester work in welded aluminium. Photo: Trevor Mein

Anne Zahalka. Installation View NGV 2019

FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

Lightboxes can be produced up to a maximium size of 1500mm x 3000mm.
Backlit LED module arrays ensures an even and vivid illumination of the artwork.
Low temperature operation for safety and longevity.
Commercial grade materials are used throughout giving the unit a long reliable service life.
Electronic components are 12/24v low voltage connected to a factory sealed LED power supply for safety.
6500k LED modules offer a good balance of neutrality and vibrancy. Other temperatures available upon request,
Dimming is standard on all boxes to ensure illuminated suits each artwork and its environment. Remote control dimming options are available.
Our unique cable management system allows extensions cords to be fitted within the lightbox form, giving the flexibility to choose power lead colour, design and length..
Lightbox transparencies printed in house are facemounted to acrylic with an optically clear adhesive, This reduces any buckling and warping of the artwork and gives an extra depth to the image.
A range of suitable hanging options available including aluminium hanging plates, split baton or security devices
For installations requiring multiple smaller units, low voltage daisy chain configurations can be optioned..