Transitions - Exhibition Review
Is the work for sale and who might buy it? Is the work for sale and who might buy it? Is the work for sale and who might buy it? Class: HND2C
Date: 26th to 30th of May 2016
Name of Exhibition: Transitions
Location of exhibition: Theatre Royal, Glasgow
How does the flyer/poster advertise the exhibition?
It is advertised with an eye catching photograph and some information on the bottom half of the poster.
Sadly, the poster did not make any mention that the exhibition was not on on Sunday, which led to numerous people coming to see it and finding it closed. This is something that should be looked at for next time.
What is the suitability of the gallery space? How is the exhibition laid out?
The gallery space was superb. One of the best I’ve visited in the time I’ve been at college. Lots of natural light and the artificial lights were high and out of the way, minimising the reflections on the glass.
Portrait shots were on one floor and landscape above them. All laid out in a curve that allowed you to make your way round and concentrate on the photographs in front of you. Shots were placed beside ones that shared colour schemes. It was a system that worked.
A larger, banner poster sitting in the lobby downstairs may have been useful to draw attention to to exhibit as people entering downstairs would be unlikely to have known what was happening above them.
How has the work been mounted? Is this appropriate for the work?
On white cardboard mounts in black frames. They certainly suited my own work and probably most work (it’s a very neutral choice) but probably wasn’t ideal for some others. That’s the price you pay for continuity, though.
HND2 students from City of Glasgow College
Who did they make it for, who is the audience?
They were taken from various assignments throughout the year, with some being from first year. Ultimately the photographs were made for the college course assessors but the photographs were chosen to show off to a wide audience.
How does it make you feel?
Great! It’s good to see everyone’s work shown in such a fantastic location. I had a swelling of pride when I saw some of the shots. Knowing how far some people have come since when they started.
If the work has a title does it make you think about the image/s differently?
The individual photographs did not have titles on display, although I’m sure some of them have names as given by the creators.
How would I describe it to someone later?
“Must see”. Although it’s gone now so that would probably just upset them. I would say it had been a diverse collection that spanned many genres that shows the benefit of surrounding yourself with as many creative minds as possible.
Does the photograph make you want to ask questions, what are these questions?
Knowing the photographers and having been present on many of the shoots, I don’t have many questions to ask. Maybe trying to find out what some of the abstract ones were.
Is the photograph valuable? How do you know?
As nobody from the year is world famous quite yet, the photographs are not particularly valuable. One day, they might be, however.
Is the work for sale and who might buy it?
Yes for £120 per photograph. Any number of people could buy it. Family members are the most likely although any art collectors might feel that they want to get in early with some up and coming photographers.
What information is available about the artist/s?
The name of the photographer is displayed beneath each photograph. Business cards were available from those who printed them.
Who organised the exhibition and who selected the work?
The exhibition was organised by course lecturers John Carberry, Claire Stewart and Iain Wallace with the individual photographs being chosen by the students.
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