Verzending is ook kunst

When thinking about shipping a painting as precious cargo, I spent quite some time trying different approaches and methods. In the end, I feel a piece like this deserves special attention, just as jewelry does: it needs a specialty case.

So I went into my workshop and worked out a solution: a case that is both solid enough to endure transport and attractive enough that you will want to keep it.

After building the frame, I designed and 3D-printed heart-shaped corners — because it wouldn't be a Sam Grudge product if it didn't feature hearts. I then found a cover in a color that feels like my work, with a texture reminiscent of the most expensive handbags.

I present to you the Hearts & Colors shipping crate, completed this week and already put to good use to ship "Distress" to its new home in Washington, DC.

Come visit the shop at https://shop.hearts-colors.com to see original art and exclusive prints we’re releasing now.

For more information:
Canadian Conservation Institute: Packing and Transporting Paintings
Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute: Caring for Your Paintings
Encyclopaedia Britannica: 3D Printing