14 March proposal and Titling sessions - thinking about the degree show

Started the proposal -I'm going with this as my Option A -draft mock-up: loads of space to curate across -following an eye line level. I've extended the paint over the skirting at the bottom and the beam at the top.

This is option B - a more intimate salon hang opposite a huge window of natural light

This space leads to another area and would potentially need some additional lighting set up for evenings - unless the changes in light add something positive in terms of curation. 

I need to consider if this is the shade I want - do some tests - and if the paint type will cover - especially if I go for a chalk paint.  A pan of attack /gant chart is def needed - but I don't want to spend all my time taking a project management approach - I'm going to try and map it out but calendar it in a new colour to keep my objectives on track. 

Title session was good - I've titled most of my work but know now that I'm taking a metaphoric /synonym approach similar to Marcel Duchamps fountain title. 

Discussed works and spaces as we did some group work to determine titles. I'm going to separate my work into 2 areas - one re family with titles that are more situational and one re co existing beliefs and feminist perspective. 

Kate and Laura mentioned that my sparrow is not clearly dead so I may add brackets to the title:

Significant Insignificant (deceased sparrow)  and maybe a number. Would be interesting to see if I can make a series of dead birds that run in numbers throughout my career. The amount of dead birds may build into something else.

Things from today to consider: 

• Test paint shades
• Consider if work needs to be framed
• Do you need any more materials (just brought more canvas)
• Do more painting /practical work !! 
• Exhibition signage needs to be effective and consistent - do an information sheet at the door, general statement re what people may encounter, paint may be wet, drawings may have materials on the surface.
• Include a cabinet in proposal if you need one
• Do an event plan 
• Feedback - post a picture and tag and # on insta and comment book at the door

Had a conversation about the Masters and differences between MANS and Contemporary Fine Art and am really interested in the Contemporary option so will keep application up to date and check on deadlines /how to apply - may need to apply for the MANS initially.

Had a chat with a masters alumni from Staffs today who gave me some lovely feedback on the works I post on insta as  "WIPS"  We were talking about the marks I make and how I always seem to address them as a work in progress and there's something there that sometimes needs to be left.

He said, it takes 2 artists to make a painting, One to use the paintbrush and one to take the paint brush away... that will stay with me!