Today is our last workshop day with Richard...I worked on my plaster slabs for my exhibition plinths. It is hard work making the moulds first and these are quite large. I want them to look substantial even without my sculpture. Richard pointed out to me ages ago; it's all about the plinth. An average piece of work can be transformed if it is displayed properly, a really brilliant piece could be ruined if the display isn't right.
On our recent trip to London and touring around the galleries the one that impressed me the most was the Saatchi. It has everything; space, lots of light, wonderful work but you have the feeling that they know just how to show art. I think it was my best gallery visit ever; each room was an 'event'; when I walked in I was really excited about what I may see. I wasn't disappointed! The building is really impressive from the outside and has real presence on the Kings Road...it was a fantastic day!
I am sat now about to type my artists statement for my exhibition work and I am trying really hard. The sculpture I have done has to speak for me; I want people to take their time and consider it for what it is; a juxtaposition of materials in a sculptural way trying to convey visually an interesting subject. I really want people to like it or a least appreciate it.
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