Wednesday 2 January 2008
I'm Polish!
Freezing temperatures of -3 on Friday the 14th of December insured that the Keepers and Alicja Rogalska really believed in this project. Well, we managed to stay for the duration with getting hypothermic. The first thing that went wrong was the projector as the fuse blew. Luckily it was quickly replaced with the help of a nearby hardware store. The generator was extremely noisy and smelly but alas managed to see us through the intervention with all the power we needed for the projector and the laptop.
Alicja had prepared the text for projection. The text read 'I'm Polish', 'Polski' & 'Polish'. The Projection design was simple, black background with white text. However the lettering came alive as she shone it around the floor in front of passer-by and as it was projected onto peoples clothing and the surrounding landscape.
Seeing the project actually happen, taken off the paper and the e-mails, really made me think. Its not often you come across artist that are willing to make an example of their art and art practice, outside of the gallery. I don’t feel like art is general, available and accessible to anyone. What Alicja had done in the planning and execution of this instillation was a brave and commendable act. As curators it’s important to support artist in the actuality of their projects, this project I feel on behalf of the Keepers was a great start to many experimental and multi-platformed installations.
In attendance were our Curatorial Practice Lecturers, Joan, Helen and Nigel. Also in attendance was another fellow student on in her 2nd year of the Curatorial Practice m.a. Maria.
Along with members of the Erdington Arts Forum, Simon & Ev. Alongside Birmingham cities arts officer Patrick Hayes
It was great to have Erdington arts forum they’re supporting us. It’s a good feeling to know that the project is supported within the city by external organisation's. So thank you to all for making an effort to attend. It meant a lot.
Alicja had prepared the text for projection. The text read 'I'm Polish', 'Polski' & 'Polish'. The Projection design was simple, black background with white text. However the lettering came alive as she shone it around the floor in front of passer-by and as it was projected onto peoples clothing and the surrounding landscape.
Seeing the project actually happen, taken off the paper and the e-mails, really made me think. Its not often you come across artist that are willing to make an example of their art and art practice, outside of the gallery. I don’t feel like art is general, available and accessible to anyone. What Alicja had done in the planning and execution of this instillation was a brave and commendable act. As curators it’s important to support artist in the actuality of their projects, this project I feel on behalf of the Keepers was a great start to many experimental and multi-platformed installations.
In attendance were our Curatorial Practice Lecturers, Joan, Helen and Nigel. Also in attendance was another fellow student on in her 2nd year of the Curatorial Practice m.a. Maria.
Along with members of the Erdington Arts Forum, Simon & Ev. Alongside Birmingham cities arts officer Patrick Hayes
It was great to have Erdington arts forum they’re supporting us. It’s a good feeling to know that the project is supported within the city by external organisation's. So thank you to all for making an effort to attend. It meant a lot.
Monday 10 December 2007
1 Week to go!!
Hi, looks like its nearly here, we have just one week to go before the intervention takes place.
We've had some great advice and support throughout the project.
We would especially like to thank Erdington Arts Forum. They have supported us by taking the time to help us consider practicalities or street/intervention art. Gave us details about the Erdington area and possibilities for other activities later in the year. So thank you very much.
We've had some great advice and support throughout the project.
We would especially like to thank Erdington Arts Forum. They have supported us by taking the time to help us consider practicalities or street/intervention art. Gave us details about the Erdington area and possibilities for other activities later in the year. So thank you very much.
Thursday 29 November 2007
Meeting with Erdington Arts Forum
We arranged to meet up with Simon and Ev from Erdington Arts Forum. Nothing formal, just a coffee and a chat about what our plans were and how we could work with the Art Forum to generate a little publicity and some support. The meeting was great. They had lots of ideas for contacts and they were a fountain of knowledge when it came to Erdington centre. They really liked the idea and planned to come along to the event as well as support us by writing about us on their blog site.
Nicola had the 1st batch of poster printed today to put around Erdington, in shop fronts and such. Alicja posted a poster of the event in a Polish run food shop. The owners found the idea of the installation very interesting and wanted to be informed of any other events like this one in the future.
Later that day we went back to the university to practice with all the indeed text Alicja wanted to use on the day of the project. We only spent about an hour on it. But it was again good practice to set up and get going (minus the generator).
Wednesday 28 November 2007
Test shoot for POLSKI 24th of Nov (PM)
We had a test run on the 24th of November at Fay's. Alicja, myself, Fay, Kate and Bec (photographer) were all present and freezing cold!
Initially it was to see that the all the equipment worked together. The generator, laptop and projector. Then to test run the projection itself. To test whether it worked and was visible on people in the dark. I think it actually look great, it was a good idea to have a variation of size and direction with projected text. The effect to witness captured your attention, without a doubt. To actually have the text projected onto you was a weird feeling. It made you feel a little like you were accommodating something living. See what you think. Obviously the imagery has been treated to get in all the action, but its suits!
Initially it was to see that the all the equipment worked together. The generator, laptop and projector. Then to test run the projection itself. To test whether it worked and was visible on people in the dark. I think it actually look great, it was a good idea to have a variation of size and direction with projected text. The effect to witness captured your attention, without a doubt. To actually have the text projected onto you was a weird feeling. It made you feel a little like you were accommodating something living. See what you think. Obviously the imagery has been treated to get in all the action, but its suits!
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