Ways of presenting work - research

As a response to the task "Ways of presenting work", I decided to look at 5 different types of presentation. I wanted to include a variety, so there are examples of presenting 3D work, such as installations, but also ways of presenting work in a sketchbook.

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The first one I wanted to look into was window displays in shops. Although this might not link directly, I found it to be very inspiring and eye opening. The use of space and a variety of materials, is something that I could certainly incorporate when presenting my own work. Window displays are designed to attract an audience, which is helpful, as I aim for my installations to be equally as attractive.

Here, not only to the strips of ribbon add a pop of colour, making the display more inviting and playful, but they can also additionally act as leading lines, guiding the viewer's eyes throughout the display.

This one uses the hands and the string as a way of framing what is inside them. As well as that, the perspective, adds to the look, making it stand out even more.

Though this one is not a window display, it is certainly a display; like a centre piece for the shop. Adding more dimension to the book display, as well as framing different areas of the shop, depending on the angle you look at it from, is precisely what this ring of books is doing. As well as that, the circle could represent many different things, such as the life, the cycle of reading a book, etc, adding deeper meaning to this display.

Here is a more pop art approach, which turns two dimensional pieces into three dimensional objects. Usually the pop art style is quite flat and only used on a 2D surface, this transformation adds life to it.

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For the second way of presenting work, I looked at ways of using a mannequin, or the human body. Again, a more 3D way of presenting work. It would however be useful when presenting three dimensional work, like installation, or maquettes. 

Though the might be aimed at tattoos, I feel as though you could take any two dimensional work, like drawing or illustration, and present on it on a mannequin, which would add more depth to them, and the idea.

This one is more of an installation, which uses mannequins and light. By taking away the heads, the audience can focus more on the body and the figure. Using artificial coloured lighting is definitely something that I would like to use when presenting my work in the future.

In contrast to the previous two examples, this one uses only the head and neck, discarding the body. This is a good way of presenting colours and patterns, especially when working on something designed for the face/ body, like make-up. However, I this this would also be an interesting way to present wallpaper ideas, though it would be unconventional but unique.

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The third way of presenting work that I looked at was specifically installation, or spatial design art. As I have worked a lot in 3D and installation in this project, I thought it would be beneficial to research more ways of presenting them.

This example is a way of presenting smaller pieces on pillars, dividing them up and creating an equally important space for each of them. By doing this, no piece is more important than the other, and it also gives the audience to view them separately. 

I found this particular example interesting, as it combines using wall space with using a surface. If the piece is made of fabric, or at least on a beatable material, it could be hung up on a wall, then draped onto a flat surface.

This one here seems to use screens to present work, which I really like the idea of. I have used a single large screen to display my work before, but using a couple smaller screens combines is something I would like to experiment with.

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The fourth way of presenting work that I researched was more 2D based - presenting drawings or sketches in a sketchbook. 

This first example is more of a mixed media/ collage approach, which incorporated drawings/ sketches, as well as lettering and writing. The page its quite busy, making it more engaging.

I found this example really simple but effective, it uses coloured blocks, or post-it notes, to add more interest to sketches. It is especially successful due to the sketches having been done in black pen, as it makes the colours stand out more.

This is another example of collage, but this time, it consists of sketches only. Some of them are overlapping, creating a busy and exciting atmosphere on the page.

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The final way of presenting work I looked at is also 2D based. Similarly to the last one, it focuses on presenting work in a sketchbook. However, where as the last way focused on presenting drawings and sketches, this one looks at presenting experimental work/ developments in different ways.

This example displays ways of presenting experimenting with paint and paint textures. You can clearly see the different experiments and techniques which have been tried out.

I liked this example, as it is a good way of presenting a video or film. By attaching, or including a CD or memory stick, you can make your work more interesting and engaging.

This example shows a layout of a sketchbook page, which incorporates both photos and reflection and evaluation. I like the use of the brown paper, as it makes the page more visually appealing, without being overly complicated. 

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Researching different ways of presenting work was quite helpful and beneficial for me, as I now have many ideas for future work, whether that be an installation or sketchbook pages. I sometimes find myself stuck in a creative rut, and these examples have given me plenty of ideas for times like that.