Technical Services for the Visual & Performing Arts
artwork and photo: Ali Tahayori. Exhibition: Five Acts of Love, curated by Dr Nur Shkembi OAM, ACCA 2025
Dali: Liquid Desire, NGV. Vintage TVs sourced, retrofitted with LCD screens and installed by Leon van de Graaff
Installation
Installation of visual art for galleries, businesses, and residences. Traditional and contemporary mediums. Framed and unframed work, sculpture, and audiovisual/technological artwork. Synchronised video screens / projections. Repair of walls from removal or relocation of artwork. Indoor, outdoor and public art.
Challenging artworks or environments just make things interesting for me and my team. Although our installation work is of the highest standard it is not governed by inflexible, standard ways of doing things. Each artwork and environment is different and creative problem solving is our specialty.
Fabrication and minor builds
We fabricate or build for all sorts of small to medium projects. Display furniture for artwork. Ceiling wall and floor mounts for objects and equipment. Temporary walls, window blackouts. Benches as projector or speaker enclosures. Movement triggers and timers. Custom lighting and projector mounts and projection masking.
The Fall of Icarus, Michael Camakaris 2025, Curated by Liz Nowell, Arts Project Australia. Leonstudio: full installation service including: design, build, fabrication, AV, LED programming. photo Leon van de Graaff
Consultation
Specifications for gallery/museum/business walls, ceilings and fittings designed for easy changeover of exhibitions, suspension of heavy artwork, audiovisual and electronic artwork and displays, and proper lighting of artwork. I have the skills, experience and qualifications to liaise with builders, engineers, and architects before and during construction or renovation to ensure a space serves its specialised purpose effectively and efficiently.
Equipment purchasing advice including researched shopping lists with suppliers and prices.
Optional purchasing service, after consultation I can source equipment, present for approval, and purchase items on your behalf including delivery (and installation where necessary). Compatibility, availability, and suitability of equipment is my concern. This way you only have to deal with one purchase approval and one payee.
Maintenance of technology-based artwork and informative displays including migration from obsolete technology.
Written & illustrated instructions for day-to-day running of temporary or permanent displays and exhibitions, with contacts for repairs, warranties, and maintenance.
photo: Devika Bilimoria
some characters made by children in the recycled creatures workshop presented by Leon van de Graaff for Counihan Gallery in Brunswick, 2024. photo Leon van de Graaff
Training and workshops
Staff, artist, and volunteer training in basic to advanced artwork and AV equipment installation and gallery maintenance. Training provided is a combination of theory and hands-on, which can be customised to the specific environments, equipment, and situations at your workplace. This is a great way to not only save money and delays on external installation labour but also to give back to your volunteers and to satisfy staff Professional Development goals.
Creative workshops for adults or children using recycled and natural materials to make fun characters or sublime art. Casual and formal sessions. Workshops can be tailored to specific themes. Standard materials and tools provided. Working With Children Check for workplace provided. Clients include Municipal Galleries, Art Material Suppliers, Festivals