First Gateway Artwork

Yes, canvas is an excellent medium for bright, sun-drenched spaces because it lacks the reflective glare found in glass-fronted frames. While the vibrant multi-color palette is designed for impact, we recommend avoiding prolonged exposure to direct, harsh midday sunlight to preserve the depth of the archival-quality inks. For homes in high-UV regions like Florida or Texas, placing the art on a wall that receives indirect light will ensure the colors remain crisp and saturated for years.

To achieve a designer-inspired look, we recommend the "two-thirds rule," where your artwork spans roughly 60% to 75% of the width of the furniture below it. Measuring 40 inches wide, this horizontal piece is an ideal anchor for a standard 60-inch console table or a small-to-mid-sized sofa. For larger 80-inch sofas, consider flanking this abstract painting with wall sconces or smaller frames to maintain visual balance and prevent the art from looking "lost" on a wide wall.

While this piece features a robust solid wood frame, we do not recommend hanging canvas artwork in bathrooms with showers or in non-climate-controlled outdoor spaces. High humidity can cause the natural wood stretcher bars to expand or contract, which may lead to the canvas rippling or the frame warping. For coastal homes, this artwork performs best in interior rooms with consistent climate control, where it adds a stunning, contemporary focal point.

For most living rooms and entryways, the gold standard is the "57-inch rule," which places the center of the artwork at eye level. To calculate this for this specific piece, measure 57 inches from the floor, then add 16 inches (half of the 32-inch height) to find where the top of the frame should sit. If you are hanging this canvas above a sofa or headboard, ensure there is a 6-to-12-inch gap between the bottom of the art and the top of the furniture to create a cohesive focal point.

The First Gateway artwork is a studio-quality canvas gallery-wrapped over solid wood stretcher bars, a construction method used to ensure long-term structural integrity. Unlike thinner, composite frames that can bow over time, solid wood bars provide a sturdy foundation that keeps the canvas tight and prevents sagging. The gallery-wrap style also means the vibrant brushstrokes continue around the sides, allowing you to hang the piece immediately without the need for an expensive external frame.

Based on our expertise with studio-quality canvases, maintenance is simple but requires a gentle touch. To keep the colors vibrant, we recommend dusting the surface once a month with a clean, dry, soft-bristle brush or a microfiber cloth. Avoid using water, detergents, or chemical cleaners, as moisture can seep into the canvas fibers and potentially affect the paint’s bond to the material.