A NEW FORM OF ORIGINAL ART
Light gives an original a new dimension
Lumen transforms your chosen artwork into an illuminated centerpiece. Created for hospitality and healthcare interiors, each Lumen can feature artwork specified by your art consultant to complement your project’s artist, theme, or collection. The image is reproduced on acrylic, illuminated from within, and presented in a proprietary engineered moulding created exclusively by John Sumner Studios. Each Lumen is made to order using an image selected by your art consultant or an original painting commissioned from John Sumner.
A Presentation System Designed to Stand Apart
Lumen was created for commercial interiors where the presentation of original art should be as distinctive as the environment itself. Its custom-engineered aluminum profile integrates the artwork, illumination, backing, structural joining system, and separate decorative bead into one purpose-built architectural presentation system.
Exposed Edge-Lit Presentation
Lumen can be presented with the illuminated edge deliberately exposed, creating a dramatic architectural effect particularly suited to hospitality, lounge and other high-design commercial environments.
Concealed Edge-Lit Presentation
The illuminated edge can also be concealed, creating a more restrained presentation while retaining Lumen's integrated lighting and distinctive architectural profile.
Custom-Engineered Aluminum Profile
The Lumen profile is produced through a custom aluminum extrusion designed by John Sumner and exclusive to John Sumner Studios. Its cross-section incorporates dedicated channels for the acrylic artwork, light panel, and backing board, while separate structural channels provide the strength required to maintain tight, accurately aligned corners at larger sizes.
Two-Part Architectural Detail
Lumen incorporates a separate decorative bead that fits precisely into the custom aluminum profile—an unusual two-part construction in contemporary framing. The main body is powder coated for durability and scratch resistance, while the bead is lightly brushed to create a contrasting architectural detail.