Lighting for Artifact Displays — What It Reveals About Oversized Artwork Most people think lighting is just about visibility. It’s not. Lighting controls how artwork is experienced. And in oversized artifact displays… it determines whether the piece looks impressive—or completely off. Artifacts are sensitive to both light exposure and viewing conditions. When scale increases, lighting problems don’t stay subtle—they become obvious. Poor lighting creates: • Harsh glare across surfaces • Uneven brightness from edge to edge • Washed-out color and detail • Distracting shadows and reflections And worse… it can cause long-term damage if the wrong lighting is used. At Picture Worth Custom Framing, lighting is considered part of the display system—not an afterthought. We account for: • Light direction and angle • Reflection control through glazing choices • Even illumination across large surfaces • UV exposure and long-term preservation Because oversized artifact displays don’t just need to be seen… they need to be seen correctly.