Are your wall panels easy to hang?

All CWL artworks are simple to hang but do require a solid wall to drill into. We provide a hanging bracket, accessories and an installation manual with each purchase. The most difficult part of the installation is choosing the best place for your artwork to live.

Our smaller works available on our online shop do not require any drilling. These artworks can be hung using command strips provided with purchase. All we ask of you it to have a level at the ready. Nobody likes a wonky artwork.

Can your artworks be hung outside?

YES! There is no better light that sunlight! They can get quite mucky if left unmaintained, so a small about of cleaning every couple of months is required to keep your artwork in its best condition. No amount of dirt with effect the lighting effects!

Not suitable for ‘shop’ artworks.

Do your artworks change colour?

You will notice the material changing colour in response to your movements, so you will see the colours differently depending on the angle at which you are viewing it from.

The material itself is completely colourless.. Colours are produced by light passing through the dichroic material.

If you hang your artwork outside or on a wall adjacent to a window that receives direct sunlight, we can guarantee every hour the artwork will look different. In response to the sunlight the reflected and projected patterns move and merge into one another producing a range of different colours! That’s the beauty of our light responsive works.. they respond to each environment they are placed.

It’s not only times of day that you will notice a change, but weather is another factor.. On overcast days colours will appear softer and less defined, but when the sun come out from behind the clouds you might notice your artwork exploding with colour. Before you install your artwork, study the light in your space on a clear sunny day. Where are the shadows falling? What time is it? Take some photos and send them over to info@chriswoodlight.co.uk and we will advise on the best placement for your new artwork.

Remember head on light won’t pass through the dichroic elements, therefore will not produce the projected patterns of colour that bring the artworks to life!

I don’t have much natural light in my space, will the artworks still produce the same effect as seen online?

Our artworks respond to all light, however strong directional light will give you the most vibrant coloured projections as seen online. If you don’t have much natural light these effects can still be achieved through strategic spotlighting. It’s important to note that each and every artwork plays with the light in its own unique way. Our best advice is to have a play, live with the artwork for a while, try other walls and explore the potentials for yourself.

What lighting would you recommend to buy?

Spotlights come in a range of sizes and styles. We recommend a simple angle poise or floor lamp spotlight for our smaller/ modular works. And bar or track lighting spotlights for larger pieces. You don’t have to spend loads of money, there are plenty of brands online selling at affordable prices. All artworks come with a lighting guide with more information.

What bulbs would you recommend for getting the strongest colours out of your pieces?

LED bulbs are the best and most widely used today. Steer away from warmer or cooler temperatures and find a day light bulb! The dichroic material responds best to white light. However, it’s not so much the bulb strength or temperature but the beam width, and distance the light source is away from the artwork. This is all very dependant on the size of your artwork.

Can I use LED strip lighting to light an artwork?

For our smaller works these can produce some subtle effects. However, lighting that has a strong directional beam shone at an angle to the artwork will produce stronger more defined colours and projected patterns.

I have multiple lights on my artwork but the colours are very muted why is this?

Too many lights falling at different angles to the artwork will often defuse the effects. If you think about it, the best light is sunlight, and there is only one sun. Another thing to consider is how much ambient light there is filling your space. These artworks produce the best effects in controlled lighting set ups. At night try turning off all your over head lighting in the room and use a torch to play with the effects for yourself. This will help you understand the conditions needed to achieve best results.