Recommended Sizes
42×28 Standard room size 65×43 Statement size 71×47 Large size Hotel lobby - elevator lobby - Boutique hotel
Frame
1/4-inch matte black aluminum gallery frame
Thin matte black wood or aluminum
Floating matte black frame
Lighting
Gallery Lighting
3000K LED
CRI 95 or higher
30° beam spread
Mounted 30–36 inches in front of the artwork
Light aimed approximately 30° downward
Residential
If artificial lighting is used:
2700–3000K
Dimmable
High CRI (95+)
Avoid cool white LEDs, which can make the sand appear flat and sterile.
Hospitality
3000K
95+ CRI
Wall washers or adjustable gallery spots
Approximately 18–24 foot-candles on the artwork
This creates a welcoming atmosphere while preserving the delicate tonal transitions.
Designer Notes
Breath In performs best when given visual space. Surrounding it with clean architectural lines and natural materials allows the circular form to become the room's quiet focal point. White oak, maple, walnut, limestone, linen, plaster, and soft neutral fabrics all reinforce its contemplative character.
Because the composition is built around a single expanding spiral, avoid placing it near visually busy patterns or highly textured feature walls. Instead, let negative space become part of the experience. Viewers should have enough distance—roughly 1.5 to 2 times the width of the artwork—to appreciate both the overall geometry and the fine granular detail.
Special requests for size,framing or design recommendation are invited. Submit Inquiry

