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How do I display the Memory Blocks?
Sid Dickens Memory Blocks are best displayed in wall-mounted groupings. The size of the groupings is unlimited. One prominent collector displays 80 Memory Blocks in the foyer of her home. You can start with a single tile and build your collection according to your budget. Unlike static works like paintings, Sid Dickens Memory Blocks can be grouped in many arrangements of different sizes, shapes and sequences. As your decorating needs, feelings and moods change, your display can also change.
What are the Memory Blocks made of?
Memory Blocks are hand crafted plaster, 6" x 8" x 1 1/4", finished to a porcelain-like quality, cracked to create an aged look and feel. While the integrated composition makes it possible for Sid Dickens Memory Blocks to be easily formed, cut, and drilled with standard tools, the significant weight reduction achieved over solid metal significantly reduces the effort and expense of installation.
I'm curious as to why your Memory Blocks are so costly?
Sid Dickens' work is produced by a group of 30 young emerging artists in a studio space in Vancouver, BC. Each Memory Blocks is hand poured hydrostone plaster, all tiles are hand painted (the Iron Series requires 3 coats), silver and gold leafing is done by hand, and finally the Memory Blocks are hand stained. We consider each Memory Block a piece of art, there are over 5 people that do work on each one of them. The retail cost of Memory Blocks has not increased since their inception over five years ago. There are many copies on the market, which have the look of being mass produced, as most of them are. The hours of work that go into creating each Memory Block make them each an individual collectible treasure.
Can I display Sid Dickens Memory Blocks like other art?
These Memory Blocks provide an affordable way of decorating your home with hand crafted original works of art at a starting price far below that of posters, prints or paintings. Sid Dickens Memory Blocks provide a contemporary style of decorating - affordable, movable, desirable - with the timeless quality of enduring beauty.
How do I install the Memory Blocks?
No framing or installation costs are required. Only the simplest measurements are necessary. Each Memory Block back has been finished with an angled aperture. All you need to do is position a small tack, screw or nail in the wall and hang the tile. No additional supports, braces or mounts are necessary. Any individual can hang them.
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