Today was spent in the busy and newly-painted-white Camberwell studio, putting up work. These pictures make it look really peaceful- but it was a mad day. It's amazing how many people don't know the difference between a nail and screw, and that you can't hammer a screw into the wall! Yikes! (That's what we are here for, after all- to learn- and some people learnt a lot today about exhibiting!)
Makes me glad that I had a wonderful Dad to teach me the basics and a great Mother to teach me to 'always be prepared'. Yeah- I was the kid that had an extra pencil in primary school- and now I'm the girl that brings glue, masking tape, a paper clip, scissors and some extra paper- just in case. I always thought that people would grow out of not bringing what they needed to class. Maybe, I'm just overly organized. haha. Anyway, it was great fun to see everyone's work in the final stages and see it all being presented. There were some really clever presentations- like frames without the glass or back- stuck out just a bit from the wall- or framed nicely, or bulldog clips, or on a plinth.
I did my set-up a little differently from just nailing it to the wall- I hung them up on strings. [:
In-keeping with the 'traditional' portrait style drawings I did, and to emphasize the natural, old-world style time he lived in (I even did the words on 70 year old paper, from a book of famous quotes)- I used some HandSpun wool. :] I was a bit afraid that it might unravel (because I didn't get a chance to wash it, and set it) so right before I tied it up, I gave it a little extra 'spin'. :D It was hanging nice and taught when I left. Fingers crossed it stays that way!! haha.
We have our little private exhibition on thursday. Nothing big or fancy. It's not even at the same time as the Foundation or Final Year BA shows- we mainly did it all for Assessment, which is this week! Hope I do well. [:
Saara and I treated ourselves to lovely Chinese food for dinner to celebrate the end of this project! Woo hoo!!!
Love that string idea... would be so fun to do somewhere at home <3
Posted by: Desiree Fawn | May 16, 2011 at 10:07 PM
Looking good, Kim. Love your lettering.
Posted by: Dana Burton | May 17, 2011 at 01:39 AM
Have really enjoyed your Byron artwork and lettering--love the display.
Posted by: AgathaMChristie | May 17, 2011 at 04:30 AM
Yay for Lord Byron! Such a romantic. And the fact that you used handspun wool makes me very happy indeed. It's the details that count, right?
Posted by: Ottermei | May 17, 2011 at 06:02 AM
Hey, so good to see you yesterday (and thanks for the hammer.!) :-) Am sorry we couldn't have more time to talk as I was in a rush... Hope you're having a good rest. See you on Thurs.!
Rev.v.AME
Posted by: Reverend von AME | May 17, 2011 at 02:40 PM
Looks exciting. Hope we are able to view on Thursday. Well Done to get it done - on time.
Posted by: Mad Dog | May 17, 2011 at 06:20 PM
That was nice idea. It's so simple and easy, and will only take a small time to finish.
Posted by: Tyre Balancers | May 28, 2011 at 07:35 AM
Art is happy! It surely does make sense. I also did liked the font you used, Did you just do it yourself? Its nice thanks for the post.
Posted by: Plumbing | June 04, 2011 at 08:41 PM
I definitely agree with this blog that "Art equals Happy" because art makes the world a wonderful place to live in. There is an art in every little thing we do.
Posted by: Party Bags | June 21, 2011 at 05:55 AM
Art is really happy. I think the lettering is great. It look so nice.
Posted by: playmobil | June 24, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Hanging your paper art in strings is a great idea. It saves space and it' really cute. It's glad to hear that you are prepared with everything especially on school. That will help you a lot.
Posted by: Double Glazing | July 14, 2011 at 02:01 AM