Post- Exhibition / Feedback - 28.2.18

 

 Feedback 

" Shows sensitivity to the history of the potteries and contemporary interpretations of this - amazing use of space and amazing artists."

"The personal connection/exchange the artists has shared while responding to the space has fed through to the exhibition and presentation. Having a one to one conversation with the artist was a brilliant touch, that exchange of telling how this event and work has a wonderful natural growth. You've used the space brilliantly and I can't wait to see what you do next! Also I want to see how your work fits outside, in a public or just outdoor setting - something to think about."

"It's incredible to put together an exhibition in a short space of time, clever use of space/spatial awareness."

"An amazingly collaborated show! The space has been well utilised, love the clear link between the works and the space. Very well done."

"Great collaboration between the two artists. Both with an urban feel, but both completely different. Great to see displayed together, great juxtaposition of shiny and rough."

"Awesome connection between history, local heritage and art. All the pieces are very interesting and intriguing. The physical aspects of the art against the visual are very well collaborated."

" You've utilised the space really well, some writing would have been nice, I didn't understand the works completely until speaking to the artists. However, works are well thought out and well done. Beautiful use of lighting, completely different environment to the white cube space but works really well, successful outcome ladies!"

"Good collaboration of artists. Good response to exhibition space. Good use of tech and good curating skills."

"Enjoyable exhibition and nice to be able to have a chat with you and your friends."

Sense Of Worth - 23.2.18 - Images by Connor Mountford 

Sense of Worth was overall well received. Over the exhibition weekend we roughly amassed over 40 visitors to the space. The voluntary feedback we gathered from the visitors helped us reflect on the residency outcomes and where we might take the experience further in our own practices.

One person mentioned a disappointment in not having writing alongside the work. We wanted to create a show that reflected the nature of our residency and how we gained access to the space for the residency. Work was generated from conversation aswell as a formal, visual approach to making new pieces. It was important for us that we reflected this conversational approach in how visitors experienced the exhibition. This was accomplished by offering an individual tour and informal chat to everyone who attended. This was largely valued by the visitors as one noted "Having a one to one conversation with the artist was a brilliant touch."  However, providing text to locate our work with words is something to improve on for future collaborations and for future exhibitions to ensure what is made is backed up by thoughtful research.

Visitors commented on the 'use of space and spatial awareness' ; for myself - Space is really important to how I translate my non-physical digital imagery into a curated exhibition context. Moving forwards, it will be interesting to explore this dynamic further - looking at creating space around my work and fitting it in already constructed spaces in different environments. It's allowed me to think about a social/ sociological strand to the work I make, in that it involves a collective of people as well as the individual. The importance of a variety of people to Ceramic City Stories' community practice allowed us to investigate the demographics of visitors attending the exhibition. which in turn also informed my thinking about this social context.

Following the exhibition, someone approached us with some work they made in response to the show. The drawings depicted machines and tools the individual made when working in the city several years ago. They recalled their history after having the opportunity to see parts of the factory we were also inspired by over the course of the residency. This is important to us and how we operate as it reflects a visual impact that the work has had on our audience. As my practice isn't commercialized and more a cultural offering for the community that deals with experiences - its fulfilling to see a new experience and renewed enthusiasm for something they are passionate about following the show.

Drawings 1&2 ,  Working on Bullers - Terrance Foster, Feb 2018