PROJECT 2

FEEDBACK

I presented my work to my peers and tutors, explaining the journey and process that led me to create my final piece.

I was quite overwhelmed and extremely satisfied that my peers seemed to understand my line of reasoning, context and final work.

I received praise and also some really intriguing ideas that I will use going forward into my next project.

The word immaculate was used to describe my work, which is such a huge compliment to me as I strive for perfection and precision in all my work, sometimes to my detriment. However, this time it seems to have paid off, as the work and artists I have discovered during this journey is all made to a very high, immaculate, standard. I felt I was able to talk about my work with conviction and the context of my extensive research.

Some ideas were -

• To take my work out on to the streets and photograph it in settings synonymous with 'Rock Bottom' - I am really intrigued by this idea as it takes the sign into a contextual background rather than a flat gallery wall.

• To further investigate and experiment making British road signs, as apposed to the heavy American influences

• To continue this theme in my next project and create larger and more signage

These are all fantastic ideas that I will take forward into my next project.

FINAL CURATION

Once my final piece was mounted, it was time to remove the tiny plastic tabs to activate the bulbs. I decided to film this process.

Before lighting - After lighting

I believe that the bulbs make a huge difference to the piece, bringing it in line with the mid-century signage I have been researching. These are always lit in some way, usually containing neon tubing and some surrounding bulbs.

I am overall really pleased with my final piece. It feels like a vision that I had in my mind has come to life.

The artist and the art - The space containing my final piece and experimentation that led to me to my final resolution.

I curated my space with my experimentation on the left and final piece on the right. This tells a visual story as a journey through experiment to a resolved 'destination' as my final work.