Gallery Lighting
Any venue that displays beautiful pieces of history or art can greatly benefit from gallery lighting. Decorative fixtures are unlike standard models in that they are primarily used to enhance the look of the subject. Incandescent or fluorescent bulbs are ideal for illuminating a room, but they do a poor job of representing colors in a painting, photograph or other work of art. To bring out the inner vividness in any piece, fixtures that output light across the spectrum such as LED lighting should be used. Upscale galleries are moving away from track lighting and considering alternate art lighting techniques to showcase expensive art in viewing areas.
Phantom offers a number of LED framing projectors that are perfect for gallery lighting. Each one produces illumination similar to the natural rays of the sun. Unlike the sun, though, Phantom’s projectors don’t bombard the work with harmful ultraviolet or infrared radiation. UV and infrared energy will cause the subject to deteriorate over time, so it must be filtered out of a light source. Phantom’s projectors do just that while also bathing the piece in neutral tones such as 3000K which is similar in color temperature to halogen light sources. Phantom projectors also have optional dichroic filters to shift color to 2700K (warmer) to 3500K or 4000K (cooler) if you are going for a specific look.
These optical framing projectors are mounted in the ceiling and keep a low profile. They only require a small aperture in the ceiling to function, so they are nearly impossible to see. Also, the projector can be calibrated so that it only illuminates the subject, and nothing else. This eliminates shadows and prevents the device from illuminating the wall behind the piece. What this means is an observer won’t be able to tell where the radiance is coming from. The effect is breathtaking, because it appears the subject is glowing, illuminated from within.
Phantom’s LED projectors are easy to install and are compact enough to handle with ease. They are appropriate for any gallery setting, including art and history museums, private collections or a treasured piece above the mantle.
The Phantom Projector does not detract from the design of your gallery!
All of our various housing models, with the exception of the Surface Mount model, are recessed into the ceiling so as not to draw attention away from your art. With our Float Finish model, the unique two-part cover plate is patched and painted to fit seamlessly into the ceiling, delivering a zero sightline result. Only a small cover plate is visible on the other housing models, and it can also be painted to better blend into a ceiling that isn’t white. Our motto at Phantom is “see the light, not the fixture,” and our line of recessed LED projector housings does exactly that!
Phantom LED Projector Cut sheets
Float Finish | Remodeler | New Construction | Top Access | Surface Mount
Additional Projector Documents
Projector Supplement | Shutter Instructions | Template Instructions
If you still have questions about why the Phantom Contour Optical Framing Projector is the best option on the market for fine art lighting, give us a call toll-free at 800-863-1184. Our lighting experts would be happy to talk to you about our products and how they can enhance your home or business. If you’re ready to get started on your fine art lighting project, request a quote using our online form. Or if you prefer, sign up for our monthly newsletter and we will keep you up-to-date on new product launches, resources, and more.