We have all been advised which space we have been given to set up our degree show pieces in. I have a good U shape area where I will be able to show the large canvases and some of the relevant small pieces that I have already painted BUT I really want to push on and make and paint another large canvas. I have an idea to extend the composition of the large one, to hand on the left of the large canvas to draw the viewer into the figurative part of the work , I do have enough time if I push myself and this is the time to go for it!
Also I have started to make a list of prep work to be done:-
Make a scale plan of the space I have. Decide how I am going to lay this out to the best advantage of the work I am showing.
Buy and fix mirror plates to all the work even if it may not be shown.
Wrap all canvases that are going to be stored in seminar space to reduce the risk of damage to them.
Put together a toolbox, don’t rely on uni to have screwdriver, hammer, level, tape measure, masking tape, fixing screws etc when you need it!
Decide on what colour to paint the walls ( I am thinking of painting the walls a dark grey ), buy roller, tray and paint walls and floor.
Decide on titles for all of the work and produce labels for them. Buy foam board, print, use hotpress to mount the paper onto the board asap.
Sketchbook and associated work. I want these to be assessed before the actual degree show so I will need to decide what I am going to set them on in the space. I saw some neat display tables in a London gallery. The tops were white and really set off the displays on them.
