Exhibition night cont.
Posted 4 May 2017 19:46
Group 16 TALE OF TWO CITIES
AGENDA: To explore the perception of Industry and its relationship to both Manchester and Salford. Initial topics could include Infrastructure, Music, Culture, Production and Manufacturing. During the two weeks we aim to take on the role of the Architect, the Curator and the Maker. COLLABORATOR: We will be collaborating with an independent gallery on the border between Manchester and Salford. The GK Gallery displays a variety of work from up and coming artists. www.gkgallery.co.uk We will also be collaborating with the Manchester School of Art, taking advantage of the screen printing and photography workshops. The various facilities will be used to create pieces for an exhibition. PRODUCTION: We will create and curate an exhibition at the GK Gallery which will be on display for two weeks with an opening event on the first night. MASTERCRAFT: Photography / Film Making Sketching Screen Printing Curation Networking // Download Poster
Christopher H // Jacob G // Thomas S // Marius P
While some of the team used analog methods, screen printing, digital fabrication was also chosen method.
Posted 4 May 2017 19:39
With the 'flooded' screen ready, bring to paper below and print away.
Posted 4 May 2017 19:33
screens transferred, washed and ready to be 'flooded' with paint.
Posted 4 May 2017 19:30
Vacuum suction removes air to tighten rubber cover to screen, this allows for less light to bounce and spread in the light transfer process.
Posted 4 May 2017 19:29
Drawings getting prepared to be transferred on to screens using light transfer.
Posted 4 May 2017 19:27
Introduction to screen printing master-craft process, dos and do nots.
Posted 4 May 2017 19:24
Sample colours with logo design for the exhibition advertising.
Posted 4 May 2017 19:22
After measuring the gallery, and drawing it up, the team decided the space they were allowing themselves and other unique qualities.
Posted 4 May 2017 19:19
Collaborating with the graphic designers, introduction to preparing images for printing.
Posted 4 May 2017 19:11
Introduction to more example pieces by the graphic design artists.
Posted 4 May 2017 19:09
Precedence of Whitworth Art Gallery and Andy Warhol for gallery curating and screen printing.
Posted 4 May 2017 19:02
https://youtu.be/WpORPFz-hI4 - Link to Video
A draft video presentation of the two week event development.
A draft video presentation of the two week event development.
Posted 3 Apr 2017 15:57
We've worked out a preliminary plan for the location of each piece or work... This could be subject to change as ideas develop!
Posted 28 Mar 2017 20:00
Pheobe's psychedelic screenprints are created by layering different colours paint.
Posted 28 Mar 2017 19:56
Small scale to large scale! Some students have used different techniques to print onto fabric. This amazing piece by Ceri will be hung in a double height space in the GK Gallery.
Posted 28 Mar 2017 19:51
After a week of test printing and idea development we are beginning to see some great final outputs... like these screen prints by Jane.
Posted 28 Mar 2017 19:51
Not bad for a first try! The screen printing inductions went really well and were a bit of fun too.
Posted 28 Mar 2017 19:40
The colour selection for the test prints... We can mix our own colours when we create our final pieces.
Posted 28 Mar 2017 19:36
Screen printing inductions! We started off with a small drawing exercise to create images to practice printing during the induction.
Posted 28 Mar 2017 19:33
The Pinterest board created for the students to share ideas is filling up nicely!
Posted 28 Mar 2017 19:28
Following the presentation from the graphic design students, we looked at a range of precedence and work that they had created. This was a great source of inspiration and gave us a chance to ask questions about how certain effects/ techniques could be achieved.
Posted 28 Mar 2017 19:24
Ideas generation. A group discussion aimed at generating ideas based on the Tale of Two Cities theme; Industry, Salford and Manchester.
Posted 28 Mar 2017 19:21
On day two we had a presentation from the two graphic design students who are collaborating with us. They discussed a variety of printing techniques and explained how to prepare drawings for different processes.
Posted 28 Mar 2017 19:18
A visit to the GK Gallery to survey the exhibition space provided for the curation of a 'Tale of Two Cities'.
Posted 28 Mar 2017 19:09
The exhibition was a great source of inspiration, it gave us an insight into how works are curated. The works themselves provided precedent for possible mastercrafts such as photography and silk screen printing prior to our inductions later in the week.
Posted 24 Mar 2017 17:08
Day 1 - Once we were all introduced and we had discussed the outcomes and initial schedule for the two weeks, we visited the Whitworth Art Gallery to see the current 'artists rooms' collection which is exhibiting a variety of work by Andy Warhol.
Posted 24 Mar 2017 16:46
Year 1 + 2,
We will meet on Monday at 10am in room 711 in Chatham. We will then be heading to the GK Gallery for a cuppa' and a briefing. This will give us all chance to look at the gallery space. We intend to measure and photograph the space, then we will produce a simple set of plans as a basis to move forward.
Please bring drawing equipment sketchbooks, laptops, measuring equipment and cameras if possible.
Look forward to seeing you all!
We will meet on Monday at 10am in room 711 in Chatham. We will then be heading to the GK Gallery for a cuppa' and a briefing. This will give us all chance to look at the gallery space. We intend to measure and photograph the space, then we will produce a simple set of plans as a basis to move forward.
Please bring drawing equipment sketchbooks, laptops, measuring equipment and cameras if possible.
Look forward to seeing you all!
Posted 17 Mar 2017 16:48
The GK Gallery & Tea Rooms is located on Chapel Street, between Salford and Manchester. Check it out if you are passing by.
https://goo.gl/maps/qck5jVkq2YP2
We have the whole of the exhibition space on the mezzanine level to display our installation/ installations.
https://goo.gl/maps/qck5jVkq2YP2
We have the whole of the exhibition space on the mezzanine level to display our installation/ installations.
Posted 14 Feb 2017 10:20
A pinterest board has been created to collate a range of images which showcase the sorts of graphic styles which could be incorporated into the designs for the gallery installation. It also gives a chance to explore the different themes of "industry".
http://pin.it/b4GVtxD
http://pin.it/b4GVtxD
Posted 14 Feb 2017 10:13
We will be organising inductions at the school of art for processes like screen printing. These skills could then be utilised in studio projects etc.
Posted 14 Feb 2017 09:57
Very exciting to see our collaborator- GK Gallery on Manchester Confidential. Check out the full article here:
http://www.manchesterconfidential.co.uk/food-and-drink/coffee-shops/gk-gallery-tea-room-salfords-hip-new-art-cafe
http://www.gkgallery.co.uk/
http://www.manchesterconfidential.co.uk/food-and-drink/coffee-shops/gk-gallery-tea-room-salfords-hip-new-art-cafe
http://www.gkgallery.co.uk/
Posted 11 Feb 2017 14:34
AGENDA:
To explore the perception of Industry and its relationship to both Manchester and Salford. Initial topics could include Infrastructure, Music, Culture, Production and Manufacturing. During the two weeks we aim to take on the role of the Architect, the Curator and the Maker.
COLLABORATOR:
We will be collaborating with an independent gallery on the border between Manchester and Salford. The GK Gallery displays a variety of work from up and coming artists.
www.gkgallery.co.uk
We will also be collaborating with the Manchester School of Art, taking advantage of the screen printing and photography workshops. The various facilities will be used to create pieces for an exhibition.
PRODUCTION:
We will create and curate an exhibition at the GK Gallery which will be on display for two weeks with an opening event on the first night.
MASTERCRAFT:
Photography / Film Making
Sketching
Screen Printing
Curation
Networking
To explore the perception of Industry and its relationship to both Manchester and Salford. Initial topics could include Infrastructure, Music, Culture, Production and Manufacturing. During the two weeks we aim to take on the role of the Architect, the Curator and the Maker.
COLLABORATOR:
We will be collaborating with an independent gallery on the border between Manchester and Salford. The GK Gallery displays a variety of work from up and coming artists.
www.gkgallery.co.uk
We will also be collaborating with the Manchester School of Art, taking advantage of the screen printing and photography workshops. The various facilities will be used to create pieces for an exhibition.
PRODUCTION:
We will create and curate an exhibition at the GK Gallery which will be on display for two weeks with an opening event on the first night.
MASTERCRAFT:
Photography / Film Making
Sketching
Screen Printing
Curation
Networking
Posted 13 Dec 2016 22:45
