In The Frame/2009 framing competition winner

WINNER OF THE PICTURE BUSINESS FRAMING COMPETITION IS ANNOUNCED

Visitors to the Fair judged the ten finalists, whose work was hung at the entrance to Hall 12 during Spring Fair on both 'visual appeal' and 'workmanship' in general.

The total number of points scored was 529, 82 of which went to the winner, Denis McInerney [Thomas St. Framing & Gallery, Limerick] for his Twiggy entry.

Describing the materials used and the techniques adopted, Denis McInerney advised Picture Business thus: "The supplier of the frame is AMD Mouldings, based in Dublin. The white mount is Alphamount Artcare from Nielson Bainbridge supplied by Quality Wood Mouldings of Fermanagh, N. Ireland. The black mount is Charcoal Black Conservation Pro from Daler.

 The grey, pink and damson colours are Whirecore Mountboard from the Daler range. The barrier mount is Conservation and the separating mount between the print and black mount is of Conservation quality, both from Daler.

The glass is regular 2mm Picture Glass. The Backing Board is Brown Framers Board from AMD Mouldings. Hooks are Double D Rings with No 4 Brass Picture Wire for hanging and there are Cork Bumpers from Lion at the base of the finished frame to keep the picture from the wall.

"When it comes to techniques used, I cut all apertures on a TruuCur Mountcutter. The colours were slotted into circular apertures cut in the black mount. The double and barrier mounts were hinged using PH7-70 tape. The print was secured to the mount using Conservation Gummed Paper [Conservation Method applied] and the mounted picture secured to the frame with F1exi Points and finished with Kraft Gummed Tape.

"In conclusion, the variation in the colours together with the circular aspect combines to emphasise a 60's Fashion effect."

Denis McInerney wins a cheque in rhe sum of £1,000, Richard Chrisrie wins £500 and Karensa Carr £250. In addition, all three will receive a prinred award document announcing their various successes, as will the remaining seven short-listed entrants detailing their position as finalists.

The pieces are to be auctioned off in aid of chariry. This year's favoured recipient is rhe Multiple Sclerosis Society.