Gary & Alex
Gary ‘Gaz’ Veeren and Alexander Talbot Smith have been friends for over 30 years and have both been intimately linked with the arts throughout their lives.
Alex comes from a long line of celebrated British artists on the maternal side of his family tree, and began picture framing back in 1984 as part of a family concern.
Gaz has long been a fixture in the Leicester music scene and beyond, working with a number of bands and musicians as a stage manager, road manager and technician.
In 2014 Alex and Gaz decided to combine forces to become A & G Bespoke Picture Framers and move to their new premises in Makers Yard.
Our Own Personal Artisan’s Creed:
We do this for the love of it.
We do this for the sake of art for art’s sake.
We do this to continue the history of traditional British handicrafts.
We do this to give the best possible service to our clients we can.
We do this to make them happy and ourselves proud.
We do this to get paid and make our own way in the world.
We do this to live.
We are artisans.
Beginnings
1984
With picture framing experience dating back to 1984, A & G Bespoke Picture Framers and Restorers are established as the premier bespoke picture framers in Leicester. All frames are hand made to order using traditional equipment for a truly 'one-off' personalised frame. From single commissions to multiple frames required for shows, installation and exhibitions, A & G have supplied them all with quality and workmanship they are renowned for. In 2014 Alex & Gary moved to their new premises at Makers Yard.
Makers Yard
2014
The buildings at 82-86 Rutland Street, now Makers Yard, form the earliest surviving example of an unpowered hosiery factory in the East Midlands. They were originally built in stages between 1854 and 1863 for J. Brown and Sons, a hosiery manufacturer specialising in gloves. In contrast to some of the magnificent neighbouring warehouse buildings, which were built later in Rutland Street, the buildings from 82 to 86 Rutland Street were not designed by architects.
Bespoke Framing
A & G Picture Framers take immense pride in their ability to frame virtually anything that can be framed. Throughout their careers Alex and Gaz have framed many wonderful and unusual items, encompassing numerous items of sporting memorabilia including Wrestling and Boxing Belts, Numismatist and Philatelist display cabinets, along with Film, Music, TV, Gaming and War memorabilia. The diligence and expertise they apply in the construction of these bespoke frames and cabinets is also carried through to the more familiar framing of art works and art prints, as every item is treated as unique and as individual as the people who commission them.
Exhibitions & Installations
As well-respected picture framers Alex and Gaz have had the pleasure of being asked to collaborate with local and national exhibitions and installations. A & G have provided frames and framing services for exhibitions at New Walk Museum, and the LCB Depot in Leicester, various galleries in London and elsewhere. In addition, A & G Picture Framers have also supplied local pubs, clubs, bars and shops with the framing services that help them display the artwork within their premises.
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