From: Kris Erickson (kris.erickson@utoronto.ca)
Date: 10/22/03-07:36:37 AM Z
Two cents:
I think whatever the work requires should be considered _first_, and
only if that is not doable/desirable should more conventional means be
explored (and then thought should be given as to *why* possibly
unconventional means of presentation are not "desirable").
Reasoning: (it need not be said, but) much imagery, even if it hasn't
been done quite the way you have done it, has been more or less done in
some capacity before. A unique presentation might bring a new angle to
the work in the eyes of the viewers; it might also breed new ideas in
the mind(s) of the creator(s).
Example: my wife and I produced a series of tongue in cheek portraits of
her in various cliched outfits, and chose to hang the 24" square prints
from clothes hangers with clips (no frame, no matte). The most
interesting part of the work was the hangers--the work itself was
passable at best. And it led to questions about what was possible in our
work, as well as what was holding it back...
Since, we have exhibited without frames at all (mounted onto gatorboard
only) larger prints, and have framed 3-inch prints in small 6-inch
frames with mattes (among other things).
In terms of alt-processes, the hand-coating aspect leads to a variety of
hand-related framing techniques (hand-made frames; hand-painted frames;
etc.), as well as a plethora of possibilities with water (aquariums,
water bottles, tubs, sinks...), the sun, valuable metals (gold, silver,
plat.), glass, etc. etc.
There are a wealth of *material* possibilities out there. Tying the idea
of a work to something concrete may serve to advance the work (it may
also reveal some of its faults). Possibilities!
k
Ian Greant wrote:
> OK :)
>
> Enough of Sally and her kids and Galina and her problem with flashing.
> Let's try kick starting a new conversation.
>
> I'm coming close to the production stage on a couple projects and am
> starting to think about framing and display options.
>
> I'd really enjoy hearing how some of the more established artists in
> residence here have exhibited their work in the past or are exhibiting
> currently.
>
> Is black framing really the best way to go? Or can you develop
> something as unique as your work without looking like one of those
> crazed TV designers dreamed up.
>
> Ideas, thoughts, photos, web sites?
> Anyone shy about showing their flashy or possibly non mass market
> conforming web site can e-mail me directly. I promise to be gentle.
>
> Thanks in advance!
> Ian
> ian@51north.com
> www.51north.com
>
>
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