Case Study

Still Point — Otomys Gallery at Villa Alba Museum

A multi-room exhibition weaving contemporary works into the layered history of a 19th-century mansion. Our role: precise installation across shifting architecture, delicate surfaces and tight visual sightlines.

Still Point installation at Villa Alba Museum

The Brief

Otomys Gallery engaged Melbourne Art Services to deliver the technical installation for Still Point, a multi-artist exhibition responding to the historic interiors of Villa Alba Museum. Each room carried its own architectural rhythm—ornate mouldings, curved ceilings, layered surfaces—requiring a sensitive, conservation-aware installation approach.

Our Role

MAS provided end-to-end installation support: artwork handling, hardware selection, alignment across multi-surface walls, and all final adjustments in collaboration with the curatorial team. The goal was to weave contemporary works seamlessly into the existing visual language of the museum.

Key artwork installation

Challenges

  • Uneven and heritage-protected wall surfaces
  • Complex, multi-wall sightline alignment
  • Mixed mediums requiring varied hardware solutions
  • Limited on-site installation windows

Solutions

  • Non-invasive, conservation-safe fixing methods
  • Laser alignment for long-range room transitions
  • Hardware mapping to protect delicate surfaces
  • Coordinated workflow with gallery + museum teams

Gallery Highlights

Technical Approach

Every artwork was assessed individually for weight, balance, surface compatibility and architectural context. Our team utilised laser mapping, split-batten mounting, micro-adjustable hardware and non-invasive touch points to ensure each work sat precisely within the curatorial design.

  • Laser mapping across curved and angled walls
  • Micro-adjustable hardware for fine alignment
  • Non-invasive mounting for fragile substrates
  • Team coordination for large-scale, multi-room installs

Behind the scenes

“The MAS team brought exceptional calm, precision and sensitivity to a challenging heritage environment. They worked as true collaborators — and the exhibition wouldn’t have landed the same way without them.”

— Gallery Director, Otomys

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