Darien Pepple, 24 October 2017
In the past week, we have taken a few significant steps in our exhibition production process. First, everyone created labels for the items that they have chosen to focus on within their planning group. The three planning groups, known as “visual knowledge,” “ritual and sacred spaces,” and “identity,” were designated to reflect three of the research Constellations of the Department of History of Art and Architecture and have been used to organize the exhibition into three main sections in the University Art Gallery. We are now completing our final edits on these labels before they are given to the publications working group for final review. As a member of the publications group, I will be proofreading the labels that have been submitted to ensure that no grammar or spelling errors make their way into our exhibition space. I am looking forward to reading everyone’s labels and learning more about the amazing objects that will be on display.
An exciting decision was also made this past week, as the class voted for a poster design that will serve as the central advertisement for our exhibition around campus. Members of the publications group created three final submissions after the initial drafts were discussed in class. The chosen design exemplifies the diversity of the Nationality Rooms and presents just a few of the meaningful objects that will be displayed in our exhibition. The next step in this aspect of the preparation was the incorporation of this design into the format of a postcard. In the publications group, we have come up with a number of postcard design drafts, and these will be finalized later this week. It is amazing to see our exhibition concept and goals come to life through these visuals, and I cannot wait to see them once they have been printed.
It has been wonderful to notice how far the different working and planning groups have come through the products that we are beginning to see. Last week, we were able to walk through the gallery space and discuss where specific objects should be displayed. It is exciting to see everything come together for the show, and in just a few short weeks, it will be open to the public!