Due to work I was unable to attend the faculty show but had heard many good things about it, after walking through the gallery when I had a free moment I was able to look over how the final set up flowed.
When first setting up I was worried about the hanging piece because I didn't know how or where it would hang and if it was low to the ground. The height it was set was fine though I worried about children potentially bumping into it the chains seemed to be strong enough to prevent any damage. The pieces were separated enough that there was enough room for flow without anyone bumping into someone looking at a piece.
The gray walls made the colors of the work really pop and while the labels were at a comfortable reading height I thought they were a little small but I can see this drawing the person looking at the art to draw them in closer. Keeping the font simple was a good choice to keep from distracting from the art and gave a more professional feel.
The biggest difficulty of placing this gallery was how different all the works were, some used bold colors and strokes while others used softer colors and photography or paint. Everything was arranged well so that no one side was one color palette which could draw people across and around the room.
I think museum patrons of all ages would enjoy the show the art isn't so modern that those of over twenty five would be turned away. I don't see any components being misused or mistreated unless the ceramics had not been in the niche, however if someone took pictures and used them as their own that would be misuse. Or if someone spilled food and drink that could be mistreatment but I do not see that being a problem in the gallery.
15 years ago
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