Archival Originals - durability and permanence
The inherent strength and archival quality of my monochromatic paper sculptures assures an extremely
high degree of permanence. The fine art papers and adhesives used are chemically stable. The papers
that I select are either 100% cotton rag or pH neutral, lignen based papers which have been buffered
during the manufacturing process through the addition of calcium carbonate or magnesium carbonate.
These papers are as a result able to resist the effects of air bome acids over time and prevent the
yellowing and embrittlement which is common in newsprint and other everyday papers which are highly
acidic.
Methyl cellulose or polyvinyl acetate adhesives are used in the assembly of my sculptures -and are also
both considered pH neutral and permanent. These products are often used in the production and
restoration of fine books.
Commissioning
In 1992, I created 15 sculptures for National Trust with a series of limited edition prints being reproduced
and presented to individuals who opened a new account with the trust company. Forty thousand prints
were signed and distributed across Canada during this very successful campaign.
...... we opened more accounts during this campaign than in any other 6 month period in the company's history". - James H. Lutz - Senior Product Manager, National Trust.(1992)
To discuss these concepts further, feel free to contact me via e-mail at faqs@CalvinNicholls.com
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