The Art of Design Issue 61 2023 | Page 32

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FINE ART LIGHTING SPECIALISTS

FEW THINGS REQUIRE MORE CARE THAN THE LIGHTING OF ART
Intensity – the proper
balance between enough
and not too much light ;
Conservation – the need
to eliminate damaging heat
and UV rays ;
Scope – so that the whole
canvas is properly lit with
clarity of detail ;
Tone – avoiding lights that
are cold or harsh ;
QUALITY - MOST IMPORTANTLY OF ALL , TO DISPLAY COLOURS FAITHFULLY
CHARTER LIGHTING PROVIDES A COMPLETE RANGE OF SOLUTIONS
• The bespoke assembly of adjustable , directable , variably-lensed and independently maintainable elements which go to make up the Gallery Art Light specification
• Our sleek and refined FineLine range of more standardised Art Lights
• The Very Diddy Art Light ( so named by the Royal Collections Trust )
• Battery Powered Picture Lights for the illumination of artwork with no access to mains electricity , using the latest battery technology for reliability and performance .
• Specialist consultancy and site services – such as valued by private collectors in the UK and overseas – The National Trust – English Heritage – Royal Collection Trust – Historic England – Historic Royal Palaces .
THE GALLERY ART LIGHT - RANGE FEATURES
• CRI of Ra 98 min . delivers exceptional light quality
• 2700 ° K colour temperature brings extra richness to the warm-white tonality
• No damaging UV or heat emissions ensure proper conservation
• Variable light coverage via unique range of optical lensing for each LED
• Light distribution adjustable on site using tilt and slide facilities of all modules
• Easy to fit , and supplied complete with own dedicated LED driver
• Available in a range of head & arm dimensions
• Suits a wide scope of canvas sizes from 250-2500mm high to 250-3000mm wide
• 40,000 hour life for very genuine maintenance-free longevity
• Dimmable via standard Triac switch modules , with filtration for individual LEDs
• Hardware is uniquely maintainable in situ
• Backed by our 3-year warranty
Before – old picture light only providing a splodge of light on the top of the painting
After – new Charter Lighting Gallery Picture Light illumniates the whole canvas !