Vertical Gallery Commission

Visualisation the window space

This was an exciting opportunity to present to a panel, pitching my proposal for a space in the vertical gallery during degree show. It will allow me to make work at a larger scale that I otherwise would be able to afford. My work has potential to work on a large scale in a gallery/installation environment so I am keen to develop it for this purpose.

Preparing for the pitch was difficult, as it required a clear idea with dimensions, costings, fixings etc. I tried my best to visualise my design in the space, with estimations. This was good experience, as when pitching for opportunities outside university, clients will want a definite, clear proposal. 

Learning from previous presentations this year, I prepared during the week leading up to the pitch, wrote cue cards and practised a lot. It paid off as I made it through without stuttering or shaking like last time and I came away feeling that was a huge achievement in itself even if I didn’t get the place.

 The questions went well and the panel seemed to like my work, although I did find them a little unprofessional at times, not introducing them selves, and sometimes not listening. But overall it was a great experience and I feel confident to do something like this again.

My design is made up of modules, each exploring the natural, organic form of my surfaces. I have pitched for a window space as I want the piece to interact with the light. The testing period went well and I have been given the commission to realise my design. There is a lot of work to be done but my time management skills have become strong during the year and I am confident I can balance it along side the rest of my work.