Preserving Your Personal History With Four Corners Gallery
How many stories are hidden away in shoeboxes full of love letters, or drawers stuffed full of old documents? What about the ones snapped and sealed into digital space within our mobile devices?
Preserving and displaying memories, achievements and sentiments is a way to tell your story and Four Corners Gallery is dedicated to helping you do that. They have had the honor of working to restore, frame and preserve art by notable artists, but they also treasure items of sentimental value. Cherished letters, diplomas, sketches and even your favorite selfie or group photo, “that’s [your] personal history,” said Hamilton and, “if it’s worth framing, it’s worth preserving.”
While they are best known for custom conservation framing, Four Corners Gallery also offers photo restoration. You may choose from paper, canvas, acrylic or metal prints. This is a great way to share your images with others. They can also restore and preserve original works of art, repair damaged and antique frames and assist with arranging and properly installing art in your home or office.
If you don’t intend to display your pieces right away, Hamilton advises protecting them from environmental pollutants such as light, moisture and oil. Whether it’s a watercolor, drawing, photo or document “you should store all works on paper in an archival fashion.” The Gallery offers a wide selection of archival storage boxes and preservation sleeves.
Carla Hamilton became co-owner of Four Corners Gallery in 2004 and brings her graphic design background to each project. Having grown up in the art world she has strong respect for the history that art preserves. Karen Clanton has been in the industry for over 30 years and, together with the experienced team at Four Corners Gallery, each piece completed is done so collaboratively and with great pride.
Four Corners Gallery, 4700 U.S. 280, Suite 8, is open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday–Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. For more information, visit fourcornersgalleryonline.com or call 205-980-2600.
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