Perforated Metal Wall Art
Perforated: pur-for-ray-tid | adjective | Pierced with hole or holes.
Picture perforation is a unique concept that involves punching different sized holes into sheetmetal, to create a picture.
The shadows are created by bigger sized holes where there is less surface area and more open space. The lighter areas are created by the smaller holes where there is more surface area and less open space. Can you visualize this concept of picture perforation in your project?
THE PROCESS
1. DISCOVER
2. CONNECT
3. DESIGN
4. ACCEPT
5. FABRICATE
6. DELIVER
DESIGN PRINCIPLES
Metalli’s concept of picture perforation, can create iconic architectural features. It offers flexibility incorporating logos, signage and other unique project concepts. The design principles below, will help achieve the best outcome with perforated pictures.
IMAGE SUITABILITY
The image you want to be perforated, needs to be in a JPEG, GIF, TIF or BMP format.
PICTURE CLARITY
The image you are wanting to use needs to be of high resolution to enable maximum quality picture perforation.
BACKGROUND
The background colour that sits behind the perforated picture has a huge influence on the viewability and clarity of the image. The Metalli team can suggest the best background colour for your setting.
COATING COLOUR
When perforated pictures fall into shadows influenced by the shading of the image, viewability can become unclear. A light coloured coating against a dark background, provides the best balance.
VIEWING DISTANCE
Each image has an optimum viewing distance where it becomes the clearest. To gain maximum effect of the perforated wall art, space and distance will need to be taken into account.
FIXING SYSTEMS
Appropriate fixing methods involve consideration of the complexity and expanse of the image, depending on the overall size. Metalli does not supply the fixing method, however we can discuss the best option for you.
