Bollinger Atelier, renowned for its high-caliber sculptural design and fabrication services, has teamed up with Crating Technology to ensure the safe transport and preservation of monumental sculptures. This collaboration unites craftsmanship, artistry, and cutting-edge crating solutions, allowing sculptors to focus on their creative process without worrying about the logistics of moving their delicate works.
About Bollinger Atelier: Pioneers in Sculptural Fabrication
Located in Tempe, AZ, Bollinger Atelier is a trusted partner to some of the world’s most celebrated sculptors, including Louise Bourgeois, Kiki Smith, and Tom Sachs. With decades of experience in metal fabrication and finishing, they specialize in bringing artistic visions to life, providing professional sculptors with a full range of services—sculptural design, coordination, and production. The Atelier’s metal artisans apply meticulous craftsmanship to create unique, large-scale metal artworks, ensuring that every detail is precise and up to the artist’s expectations.
About Crating Technology: Leaders in Custom Crating Solutions
Crating Technology has established itself as an industry leader in providing tailored packaging and shipping solutions for high-value, sensitive, and oversized items. From museum-quality crates to military-spec containers, Crating Technology delivers top-tier craftsmanship to protect valuable pieces during transit. Their advanced crating methods, combined with materials like anti-static and humidity-controlled packaging, make them the go-to partner for the safe handling of sculptures.
The Collaboration: Craftsmanship Meets Protection
When it comes to handling sculptures of immense artistic and material value, like those crafted by Bollinger Atelier, the stakes are high. This is where Crating Technology’s expertise in secure packaging comes into play. Together, the companies ensure that sculptures are safely delivered to exhibitions, galleries, and private collections around the world.
Whether it’s a delicate metal sculpture or a monumental public artwork, Crating Technology provides custom-designed crates that account for every variable, including size, weight, fragility, and environmental factors like temperature and humidity.
Why This Partnership Matters to Sculptors
The collaboration between Bollinger Atelier and Crating Technology offers sculptors the peace of mind that their creations will arrive safely, no matter the destination. Sculptors invest countless hours of effort into creating intricate works of art, and ensuring their protection during shipping is crucial.
For Bollinger Atelier’s clients, which include world-renowned sculptors, this partnership enhances the overall service by extending beyond fabrication and design to include top-tier logistics and shipping expertise.
Case Study: Protecting the Legacy of Frances Willard Munds
One notable project where Bollinger Atelier and Crating Technology collaborated involved the fabrication and transportation of Stephanie Hunter’s bronze statue of Frances Willard Munds, which now stands proudly at Wesley Bolin Plaza in Phoenix, AZ. The sculpture, measuring 72” h x 45” w x 45” d, honors Munds, Arizona’s first female senator and a leading advocate for women’s suffrage.
Given the historical significance of the sculpture and its intricate design, Crating Technology engineered a custom crate that ensured the safe transit of the artwork from Bollinger Atelier’s foundry to its permanent installation site at the Arizona Capitol. The crate was designed with internal supports to protect the bronze material from shocks and vibrations during transport. The successful delivery of the sculpture allowed for its seamless installation, ensuring that the artwork remained in perfect condition to inspire generations to come.
Sculpting the Future Together: An Ongoing Collaboration
As both companies continue to innovate within their respective fields, the partnership between Bollinger Atelier and Crating Technology promises to evolve and strengthen. This collaboration sets the standard for how artistic craftsmanship and technical expertise can come together to protect and showcase sculptural masterpieces.
Interested in learning more about how Bollinger Atelier and Crating Technology can help sculptors and collectors alike? Contact us to see how we can assist with the fabrication, protection, and transport of your artwork.
