As with any work of art, placement with the correct viewpoint and proper lighting is highly recommended.

 

    Consult the gallery for pedestal and wall hanging heights and hardware recommendations. A look at the corresponding sculpture photograph at my website will give a recommended viewing orientation, and lighting technique. All Millennium Wood Sculpture is designed for interior exhibition.

 

    Where thin wood has been solidly lacquered, such as with a guitar, some precautions with temperature and humidity will ensure a Millennium Wood Sculpture keeps the gallery look. Display out of direct sunlight, and away from heat sources such as fireplaces and heater vents. Directed lighting should not create hot spots. Avoid areas where there is excessive moisture such as kitchens and bathrooms. Due to the nature of Millennium Wood's inherent twist, and the artistic deep lacquering technique used, some finish flaws might appear in high stress areas. 

 

   When handling it is best to remove rings, bracelets, watches, and other sharp objects. Use a soft towel underneath when laying the sculpture on any surface. Do not wax or use cleaners. Feather dust when necessary. Cheese cloth, found in most hardware stores, can be used to clean and polish.

 

    Transportation of a sculpture should also be done in a way where temperature and humidity changes are moderated. Sudden changes in temperature, as when taking an unprotected sculpture from a warm gallery into cold outside air, should be avoided.

 

    Boxing is done by first wrapping tissue paper around the sculpture. This prevents the next wrapping layer from sticking to the lacquer in hot conditions. Then bubble wrap breakable areas and place a clear plastic bag around the sculpture and tape it closed. Prepare a sturdy corrugated cardboard box or wooden crate with dimensions that give six inches or more clearance on all sides of the sculpture. Line the box with a large clear plastic bag. Fill with six inches of packing material. Place the sculpture into the box and completely fill remaining areas. Tape the second bag closed. Tape the box closed. Place labels showing "This Side Up" and "Fragile Glass" on appropriate sides.

 

    After the sculpture arrives to where it is to be displayed, open the box and the first plastic bag. Take out the sculpture which is still in the inner plastic bag. Open slightly the inner plastic bag and let the sculpture acclimate to temperature and humidity slowly. Depending on the difference between locations, this could take from 6 to 12 hours. After the waiting period unpack the sculpture carefully noting any protrusions.

 

   In most cases where damage or breakage occurs, repairs can be performed to bringing the sculpture back to gallery condition.