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Framer in the news
Posted: Sun 19 Apr, 2015 5:41 pm
by Jonathan
I saw this rather odd news story on the BBC News today:
Is the Phantom Framer creating art by beautifying street signs in south-west London with picture frames?
Read more:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-32348160
Re: Framer in the news
Posted: Sun 19 Apr, 2015 6:16 pm
by Framie
Re: Framer in the news
Posted: Mon 20 Apr, 2015 1:50 am
by prospero
Re: Framer in the news
Posted: Mon 20 Apr, 2015 6:40 am
by Keith Hewitt
I like them
But why the need for anonymity?
Why not let people know who/where he is and get more customers ?
Re: Framer in the news
Posted: Mon 20 Apr, 2015 6:59 am
by Jonathan
It does sound like a publicity stunt -- perhaps there is more to follow...
Re: Framer in the news
Posted: Mon 20 Apr, 2015 7:51 am
by Framie
I'm guessing the anonymity is because the powers that be see it as criminal damage and would love to give somebody a fine or jail.
Re: Framer in the news
Posted: Mon 20 Apr, 2015 8:18 am
by Graysalchemy
Code: Select all
Keith Hewitt Wrote:-
But why the need for anonymity?
Hasn't done Banksy any harm
Re: Framer in the news
Posted: Mon 20 Apr, 2015 8:21 am
by guzzijim
Council are quite happy to give licences for ugly repetitive hoardings, presumably they receive a fee? The frames will naturally deteriorate and when they become unsightly then is the time to remove them.
Up here in Scotland the Duke of Wellingtons Stature in Glasgow is a prime example of Councils ethos.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-g ... t-24907190
Re: Framer in the news
Posted: Mon 20 Apr, 2015 8:43 am
by guzzijim
Perhaps all the members of FF should dig out that length of moulding that has been at the back of the store for years, probably destined for the council tip and FRAME A SIGN !
Re: Framer in the news
Posted: Thu 23 Apr, 2015 12:00 pm
by Fellows Framing
Its a entertaining story, if you are on twitter then follow him on @Phantonframer for the latest updates!
Re: Framer in the news
Posted: Thu 23 Apr, 2015 10:11 pm
by Framemaker Richard
This is a great story, well done to the phantom framer for generating a lot of interest and coverage on social media and in the media.
ITV story:
http://www.itv.com/news/2015-04-22/meet ... eddington/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Phantom- ... 8553237530
and on twitter:
https://twitter.com/PhantomFramer
Re: Framer in the news
Posted: Wed 29 Apr, 2015 7:47 pm
by SPFR
Does he measure up at a previous visit.
Re: Framer in the news
Posted: Mon 15 Jun, 2015 10:23 am
by Keith Hewitt
Is he still active?
Any formumer live in Teddington ?
Re: Framer in the news
Posted: Mon 15 Jun, 2015 10:25 am
by Roboframer
That's where "Two Ton Ted" is from (he drives the baker's van)
Re: Framer in the news
Posted: Mon 15 Jun, 2015 1:09 pm
by pramsay13
I framed a sign and referenced the phantom framer. This one sits outside my workshop and has led to a fair bit of positive PR.
https://twitter.com/pictureframerml/sta ... 9103143936
I agree that we should all do it with old moulding lying around. This moulding isn't particularly exciting but it still looks good on a sign.
It's been up for a month now and still looking good.
Re: Framer in the news
Posted: Mon 15 Jun, 2015 3:34 pm
by prospero
Roboframer wrote:That's where "Two Ton Ted" is from (he drives the baker's van)
That's where Keith gets his cocoa three times every week.
Re: Framer in the news
Posted: Mon 15 Jun, 2015 3:52 pm
by Timh
This is a great idea
does anyone remember the Phantom Flan Flinger?
has he moved on into framing?
maybe this guys mum is Sally James!
Re: Framer in the news
Posted: Wed 17 Jun, 2015 10:56 am
by Keith Hewitt
An update
I have a friend living in Teddington/Richmond area who noticed the framed signs. He has today told me >>>
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Clearly, it generated a lot of interest within the framing community, and within the Teddington population. Richmond council however removed most frames (as I guess they don't want people to take the framed signs), and I believe the Phantom framers were actually from the framing shop on the high street. Hardly a surprise. Has he identified the correct framer ?
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Re: Framer in the news
Posted: Wed 15 Jul, 2015 10:12 pm
by Smithy
Is Teddington now a conservation (framing) area?
Re: Framer in the news
Posted: Sat 08 Aug, 2015 8:49 am
by Keith Hewitt
Finally revealed as IS IT ART - the framer in Twickenham
http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.c ... tom_Framer_/