I wanted to create a Sketch-Up of the exhibition space to help figure workout how I could make best use of the space and how I would exhibit in the space if I had the option to use the space any way I wanted.
Sketch-up was rather hard to grasp, however, I persevered and after a while was able to create a shell of the gallery.
I added the windows because, when showing a video light was an important deciding factor in the final positioning of my work due to the fact that I was using a monitor screen and needed to make sure it was not facing any direct light which would result in reflections.
Inserting Entrances/Exits to make sure they were clear for people to use.
Being able to go to the gallery and see the layout and size of the gallery helped with my final choice of positioning for the presentation of my work/video. However as this space was shared I wanted to make notes on how I would of presented my work if I had the space to myself and appropriate equipment.
Installation idea
Because I was exhibiting a video I also needed to think about audio and visuals, how I was going to present both. I understood that because this was a group exhibition and the gallery was open plan I had to give consideration to others exhibiting in the space. Especially if they had video, however, I wanted to plan ways I could of exhibited if I did not need to worry about other peoples work.
Projector
I liked the idea of projecting my work because my video focused on the idea of immersing yourself in the subject to evoke feelings. A large wall that is not affected by windows or harsh light would have been suitable for this.
However, in the gallery they had metal pipes down all of the walls which would have interrupted my screen if I had projected my video on to the wall. We did find them useful when distributing the spaces.
This is where I would have ideally put a projector and screen. I would have needed to test out how it would have looked due to the windows being so close and lighting from the ceiling may have caused issues.
Multiple Screens
Having multiple screens would mean I could have set up surrounding views creating more of a fear factor, as if encroaching on the space surrounding the viewer. Unfortunately this would of came at a cost of finding plug sockets, more monitors and making sure the videos and sound were in sync.
Video among still images
I wanted to create an installation with the combination of both still images and my video. This would create an overwhelming scene, capturing that movement among the still leaving the viewers to wonder. (Below is my mind map)
However, after viewing the space and hearing the ideas of other I decided that this would be too much in such a small space. It would look crowded and would take away the focus off of my video.
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