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12/04/2017

Graepels Completes Work On Picture-Perf Portrait Of Michael Conlon

Graepels, specialists in bespoke metal products, has completed work on an iconic Picture-Perf portrait of boxing champion Michael Conlan.

The portrait is now on display on the window of his amateur club, Clonard A.B.C, in west Belfast.

The firm teamed up with McGurk Architects and JPM Contracts on the striking 6m x 4m portrait, which honours the success of Michael Conlon.

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The Picture-Perf portrait was fabricated through utilising CNC technology. Picture Perf is metal design at its finest, offering a unique approach to perforating metal with a wide variety of architectural applications. The image was formed by punching four perforation sizes into 21 galvanised metal panels which added intricate shading and depth to the portrait.

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