[TheForge] gate display

[Cindy and James]

I would build a frame to hold the gate, out of something substantial 
that complimented the work.  Complete with hinges so the gate could 
swing if the frame were affixed.  In the real world, the frame might not 
be needed as there would be a fence post or some such to hold the gate, 
but for display, esp. a juried show ... and this would permit it to be 
viewed from all sides.  You could even incorporate an arch with hanging 
vines, etc.  "Presentation", as my designer often tells me, is worth as 
much as the work itself.
JA
>    8. Gate Display (Ron Swisher)
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> [TheForge] Gate Display
> From:
> "Ron Swisher" <rwswisher at comcast.net>
> Date:
> Sun, 9 Nov 2008 16:55:22 -0500
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> I have a garden gate that will be entered in a juried show this 
> spring.  It is approx. 5' tall x 3' wide.  I do not know what it 
> weighs but I can not pick it up.  Does anyone who has displayed a gate 
> in a gallery have suggestions for a mount?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Ron
>