The artist purposely frayed the edges of the paper which Daniel and Frederick Carabott's client wanted to show. They set the artwork on a 5mm conservation board with a golden background to match the colour of the sun. The elevated artwork creates a shadow which adds contrast to the edges of the paper. The clever use of spacers helps to create a dimension of depth and sets it apart from a traditional frame.

Height 45 cm
Width 35 cm

The client wished to preserve this original newspaper dating back to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963. The first layer of protection is a museum grade UV glass. The Carabotts created a shallow tray to hold it in place, which is gently pressed against the mount board. They used museum grade cotton core mounts to not risk any acidic materials bleeding into the paper. As Malta is humid in winter, a conservation grade foam core was used as the final layer of protection.

Height 70 cm
Width 50 cm

The artist found a piece of drift wood by the sea and painted a face on it. Since the wood itself isn’t flat, Daniel and Frederick Carabott needed to use a deep frame. The glass is held in place using spacers around the inner edges of the frame. The orange background is there to accentuate the colours of the face and to draw attention to the artwork.

Height 35 cm
Width 20 cm

The initial sketch was made by Frederick and was discarded. Daniel, his son, found it and shaded it in pencil. The frame used was also discarded by a client many years ago. The ensemble represents the shared passion the family have for framing, art and upcycling. The beauty of art is that this picture is no longer just a sketch but a story to be passed on to the next generation.

Height 40 cm
Width 50 cm