Yellowmove
Introduction
The yellow move category encompasses the simplest moves we are required to undertake. The category includes all works that can be manually handled over small distances by two art handlers, or can be installed without the need for additional equipment to elevate the painting into position. The category does not necessarily state the characteristics of the works it includes but generally it refers to paintings weighing under 60kgs. The size of the work is also not such a significant factor as quite large paintings can be included if it is determined they fall within the ease of handling required.
The yellow category contains around 60% of the works within the Galleries collection and will form the majority of moves throughout the year. Using the correct equipment associated with the category (as listed below) multiple moves of paintings can occur simultaneously and this is frequently found to be the case when large gallery hangs occur. Commonly the works within the category are installed using a plate system or the NG Gadget system (please refer to installation methods) and additional security measures are also applied at installation.
Yellow Equipment
As the works associated with this category can be manually handled within the short distances of a gallery or packing room, the equipment required consists of two forms of transportation necessary to move these paintings across larger distances within the two main buildings that make up the National Gallery. The first and most common piece of equipment used for this purpose is the NG standard Picture Trolley. The standard picture trolley is a medium sized transportation trolley that is used for a large variety of moves and also for temporary storage in the Gallery’s stores. The original design was created by the department more than 20 years ago and consists of 4 units. The design, though generic in nature, was conceived to allow the best ease of movement throughout the Gallery site whilst also maximising the carrying capacity of the trolley. Its durability is such that it can also be used to carry works outside of the yellow category.
Part of the working philosophy of the team is that our art handlers carry only a very minimal amount of equipment on their person (basically a tape measure and standard screwdriver). The Yellow trolleys have therefore been designed with a storage capacity for other tools and hanging equipment. This consists of two draws which are located at either end of the trolley.
The yellow trolleys are a standard, daily use piece of equipment which have served us well for many years. However, in keeping with our habit of revising our equipment and improving where necessary, a new design has been developed by one of our team supervisors with the first production model recently delivered. Here is his description of the new design and how it differs from the original model.
Yellow Trolley
Team Supervisor