During the peer review with Tom Duffield, he looked through my blog (as my website wasn't online at this point), and mentioned that it looks good, and that I am on top of my work. However, he said that I should include the development of the exhibition plans and the research that I've done when composing the plans, to show I've been thorough documenting all the work I've done.
Speaking of which- he said to document everything for this project, and show how it has helped inform my practice (which can be presented in my CRSes).
He also said, when looking at my exhibition plan, if I wanted to differentiate between the section of images or not, depending on my intentions or how I want the viewer to perceive the work.
This meeting has reminded me what I need to do for my blog, by featuring the work I've done for the exhibition, to show I've included every aspect of the project.
Monday, 30 April 2018
Thursday, 26 April 2018
Final meeting with Stella
In my final meeting with Stella, I showed her my latest dummy books and exhibition plans, in order to receive any new feedback in this final teaching week.
Nonetheless- we agreed to get rid of the 'Dario Not Dario' image on the plan, since it would be giving too much of the project away, and to let the exhibition wall be its own piece separate from the book.
For my dummy books, she said that everything was working well, from image sequencing to paper type. However, she said to change the final image of the book, as it is too blunt for an ending, as well as not linking with the rest of the project; the image seems like a destructive view towards myself, compared to the rest of the book which explores my displacement and the duality within myself, of what makes me me.
We also collaborated upon the layout for the exhibition, and agreed that this latest plan shown here would justify the work.
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| The final image in the current dummy book |
Nonetheless- we agreed to get rid of the 'Dario Not Dario' image on the plan, since it would be giving too much of the project away, and to let the exhibition wall be its own piece separate from the book.
She also mentioned that Wolfgang Tillmans mounts his photographs using photo corners and pins, and we agreed that mix-matching, alongside using masking tape, would work well with the rough and D.I.Y. approach of the work.
Overall, today has been really helpful in narrowing the book design and exhibition plan towards its finished piece.
Wednesday, 25 April 2018
Tenth dummy book
Using feedback I've received from my tutors, I have decided to saddle stitch this current dummy book, instead of using a bind, so as to see what it looks like with this project.
However, when creating the book, I had to change the arrangement of some of the abstract images, in order to conform to the layout of the saddle stitch.
Nonetheless, I like the new arrangement of the tracing paper, especially here as pictured, because it acts as a taster of what is to come in the book, as well illustrating a distant memory when it comes with the disused objects and attic space (due to its translucency).
Also, I like the saddle stitch since it shows the images fully now, without the bind covering aspects of the photos in the guttering, in addition to looking much more professional. I was unsure about using staples for the bind, because I was hoping to use thread, but I think using staples lends itself to the homemade and rough design of the project.
By creating this book, I have a clearer idea of what the final photobook will look like, in which I will continue to refine it.
However, when creating the book, I had to change the arrangement of some of the abstract images, in order to conform to the layout of the saddle stitch.
Nonetheless, I like the new arrangement of the tracing paper, especially here as pictured, because it acts as a taster of what is to come in the book, as well illustrating a distant memory when it comes with the disused objects and attic space (due to its translucency).
Also, I like the saddle stitch since it shows the images fully now, without the bind covering aspects of the photos in the guttering, in addition to looking much more professional. I was unsure about using staples for the bind, because I was hoping to use thread, but I think using staples lends itself to the homemade and rough design of the project.
By creating this book, I have a clearer idea of what the final photobook will look like, in which I will continue to refine it.
Tuesday, 24 April 2018
Exhibition Plan
When composing plans for my exhibition wall, I stumbled upon Wolfgang Tillamans' exhibitions, as shown here.
Furthermore, I plan on using the actual archive images that are presented in my book, as they are a key part of the project, and using a mixture of masking tape, pins and photo corners to mount the work will coincide with the homemade aesthetic of the project.
Creating these plans has allowed me to visualise what my wall will look like, so I don't hastily display the work last minute.
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| Examples of Wolfgang Tillmans' exhibition layout |
He places his image in different positions and uses different formats to mount them, i.e. framed, using pins, masking tape etc.. As a result, it creates an awkward and unique aesthetic that would work well for this project (due to how similar in layout it is to my book).
The plans I have created are more or less the same, but I've developed and narrowed the design each time; I initially incorporated all my images from the project, and then narrowed it down to a select few. However, the general style has remained the same: the images start off high and slowly descend, reflecting Tillman's exhibition work and the layout of the photographs in my book.
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Creating these plans has allowed me to visualise what my wall will look like, so I don't hastily display the work last minute.
Reference:
- Wolfgang Tillmans' exhibition: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/498140408761127177/, https://www.maureenpaley.com/exhibitions/wolfgang-tillmans-6?image=6
Friday, 20 April 2018
Exhibition and group meeting
The first part of the day was to discuss the exhibition, when it'll be open and booking slots in which we have to supervise the exhibition as a whole.
Also, information on the CRS and final presentation was reiterated, like the 1000 word count of the CRS, and the presentation having to be handed in on the 20th May.
After that- we showed all the current work we have done so far in groups; in my case, I presented my ninth dummy book. Both Yan and Rich agreed that the book is more or less done, but I need to change the bind of the book, as it doesn't fit with the project (of which I thought beforehand).
They also said that the tracing paper worked the best for the abstract images, due to it being similar to the recycled paper, as well as looking like the images should be on the blank page, but discovering that they are not.
Concerning the exhibition, I originally wanted the images to lead to the book, since the book represents the whole project, but once I found out that the book will be placed somewhere else, I will experiment with different image arrangements and research other photographer's exhibition designs.
Today has been a very helpful and informative day, all of which has helped refine the aesthetic of the book and exhibition display, and knowing what to do for the CRSes and final presentation.
Also, information on the CRS and final presentation was reiterated, like the 1000 word count of the CRS, and the presentation having to be handed in on the 20th May.
After that- we showed all the current work we have done so far in groups; in my case, I presented my ninth dummy book. Both Yan and Rich agreed that the book is more or less done, but I need to change the bind of the book, as it doesn't fit with the project (of which I thought beforehand).
They also said that the tracing paper worked the best for the abstract images, due to it being similar to the recycled paper, as well as looking like the images should be on the blank page, but discovering that they are not.
Concerning the exhibition, I originally wanted the images to lead to the book, since the book represents the whole project, but once I found out that the book will be placed somewhere else, I will experiment with different image arrangements and research other photographer's exhibition designs.
Today has been a very helpful and informative day, all of which has helped refine the aesthetic of the book and exhibition display, and knowing what to do for the CRSes and final presentation.
Thursday, 19 April 2018
Final meeting with Alex Beldea
In this final meeting with Alex- I showed my last and current dummy books, so he could have a clear idea of what my current theme is (especially as he last saw my work in February).
He gave a few suggestions to refine the aesthetic of the book even more:
He gave a few suggestions to refine the aesthetic of the book even more:
- perhaps place some of the abstract images on the front cover, as he mentioned that more people buy photobooks with images as front covers.
- He thought it would've been interesting to produce the 'Dario Not Dario' image on tracing paper, and place it on the full bleed abstract images at the front and end of the book.
- He mentioned to place the toddler image of myself sat on the floor at the end of the sequence, for symmetry with the first image.
- And finally, he said it might be interesting to separate the title and place 'Dario' at the front, and 'Not Dario' at the back of the book, to reflect the duality of my current and younger self.
Even if I don't use any of these suggestion, it has given me a lot of think about when looking at the work from a different perspective.
Wednesday, 18 April 2018
Ninth dummy book
As I was happy with my last dummy book, with its book size and paper type for both the conceptual and normal imagery, I kept everything more or less the same for this current book, but refined it a bit more: I edited the title by removing any evidence of it coming from a text book, so as to surprise the viewer when they stumble upon the original image in the book.
I also moved the written text to the bottom right of the page, so it isn't covered by the spine of the book, and to reflect currently feeling down and unsure about my life by placing it low on the page.
This time, instead of cutting the images down to A5 individually, I grouped the photographs in the right order, stapled them together and then guillotined it, so it was all the same size.
Another change I did was to use tracing paper for the conceptual images, in order to experiment.
Overall I am very happy with how this book has turned out, as all the little details I've changed have made it better, from the title to the different paper type for the abstract images; using tracing paper successfully illustrates the space between spaces, due to its translucency and the image seemingly fitting on the blank page, but finding out that it doesn't, which links to how I feel.
However- to refine it even further- I would crop some of the full bleed images, as there are gaps between the image and the edge of the page. Furthermore- I will consider to use saddle stitch next time, to see if it improves the book.
I also moved the written text to the bottom right of the page, so it isn't covered by the spine of the book, and to reflect currently feeling down and unsure about my life by placing it low on the page.
This time, instead of cutting the images down to A5 individually, I grouped the photographs in the right order, stapled them together and then guillotined it, so it was all the same size.
Another change I did was to use tracing paper for the conceptual images, in order to experiment.
Overall I am very happy with how this book has turned out, as all the little details I've changed have made it better, from the title to the different paper type for the abstract images; using tracing paper successfully illustrates the space between spaces, due to its translucency and the image seemingly fitting on the blank page, but finding out that it doesn't, which links to how I feel.
However- to refine it even further- I would crop some of the full bleed images, as there are gaps between the image and the edge of the page. Furthermore- I will consider to use saddle stitch next time, to see if it improves the book.
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