Queens Visit
I have three weeks to write a proposal for one of the Factory Nights commissions. My problem can be that I have too many ideas and find it difficult to decide on one. My initial idea I had during the visit was to pose as the Queen presenting at mini book launches in the city centre. I was also curious to meet some of the women who worked in the factory and find out if they could perform there actions from working the machines. I would video the actions made on location at there homes. To make a video on location would be a challenge technically. I just feel with video or film there is a pressure for the image to look HD. I am not interested in the actual filming process more the idea and visual direction. This has got me thinking again about the Queens visit and how I could expand on the idea. In my work I am the performer and the facilitator. What if I hired a Queen look alike? I have been researching royal look alikes and there are some funny looking Queens out there. There was one lady who looked more like the Queen mother. I remember last summer in Manchester city centre there was a David Beckham look alike situated in Barclays bank shop window. He was kicking a football around which drew a massive crowd and you could have your picture taken with him. I have found the best Queen look alike although she comes at a price. We spoke on the phone for ages and she told me how she is going to write a book about her life which I think would make a fascinating read. She kindly knocked £100 off her fee. Although she was very vocal about a famous artist who uses look alikes in compromising positions. She said that she would not perform any actions that would offend the Queen. Of course not your Majesty!
