22nd January- Exhibition Critique (as curator)
22nd January-
This afternoon we had a curation meeting regarding the interim exhibition that I was a curator for 'Disrupt, Distort, Disillusion'. We discussed the chronology of the exhibition and allowed the tutors to ask any relevant questions, as well as artists giving input. This input was wholly positive and induced us into realising that the artists were actually very pleased with how the show worked out. I was very pleased to hear that and glad that the work was arranged in a effective way. The main discussion then turned to the title of the show. The title suggests disruption, therefore the tutors suggested this be the natural progression of the show. This is something that I had previously discussed with Brandon, an artist I was working with in PS5. We had spoken about the opportunities that would arise from the goblet space we had curated in the space. This would lend itself to a performance of distortion of reality. Therefore, after the critique we planned to carry this out on Tuesdays evening. This allows myself to develop as a curator and him to grow his body of work. We decided he will dress and act as the character goes from the film he made. Then there is a type of inception of that character leaving the film and interacting with the exhibition they are digitally suspended within. This will be a interesting, experimental paradox. I was very interested in this as I often explore the afterlife of work and the impacts it has on the viewer in terms of relational aesthetics. Unless the work is interacted with after installation then there is possible no point in the making or hanging of that piece. Brandon's further performance, curated and filmed by myself will investigate this relationship and possibility. As this is something I discussed with him prior to installation, myself and him will work collaboratively to carry out the work. I see this as an extension of my curation and involvement with his practice. I also would like to push the boundaries of curation in terms if the 'white cube' environment.
Separately to this, the critique was constructive and allowed everyone to review the process together. In future, shows will be easier and more effective when the artists are chosen by the curators as this makes everything easier to intertwine. I found that this show was mainly difficult as it presented issues of connection and communication. When you can choose reliable and proactive artists to work with the entire process would be more effective.
Exhibition critique (as curator)-
This afternoon we had a curation meeting regarding the interim exhibition that I was a curator for 'Disrupt, Distort, Disillusion'. We discussed the chronology of the exhibition and allowed the tutors to ask any relevant questions, as well as artists giving input. This input was wholly positive and induced us into realising that the artists were actually very pleased with how the show worked out. I was very pleased to hear that and glad that the work was arranged in a effective way. The main discussion then turned to the title of the show. The title suggests disruption, therefore the tutors suggested this be the natural progression of the show. This is something that I had previously discussed with Brandon, an artist I was working with in PS5. We had spoken about the opportunities that would arise from the goblet space we had curated in the space. This would lend itself to a performance of distortion of reality. Therefore, after the critique we planned to carry this out on Tuesdays evening. This allows myself to develop as a curator and him to grow his body of work. We decided he will dress and act as the character goes from the film he made. Then there is a type of inception of that character leaving the film and interacting with the exhibition they are digitally suspended within. This will be a interesting, experimental paradox. I was very interested in this as I often explore the afterlife of work and the impacts it has on the viewer in terms of relational aesthetics. Unless the work is interacted with after installation then there is possible no point in the making or hanging of that piece. Brandon's further performance, curated and filmed by myself will investigate this relationship and possibility. As this is something I discussed with him prior to installation, myself and him will work collaboratively to carry out the work. I see this as an extension of my curation and involvement with his practice. I also would like to push the boundaries of curation in terms if the 'white cube' environment.
Separately to this, the critique was constructive and allowed everyone to review the process together. In future, shows will be easier and more effective when the artists are chosen by the curators as this makes everything easier to intertwine. I found that this show was mainly difficult as it presented issues of connection and communication. When you can choose reliable and proactive artists to work with the entire process would be more effective.
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