The display or the delivery of images can lead to changes in the reading of the image. Japanese artist Mariko Mori’s1 work also embraces the lightbox presentation style of Jeff Wall. This style introduces a divergence from the more traditional hanging of a picture producing a far more indulgent and dramatic effect for the works possibly similar in context to advertising billboards or point of sale.
Practitioners may choose a delivery method to contextualise their work as we have seen with the ‘kitchen’2 being used as a pop-up gallery. For the assignments of work in progress, options are more limited to online gallery or PDF.
Having spent time researching galleries and other practitioners I feel that most of the images are displayed grouped horizontally for example Stephanie Jung or in block arrangements but always bold and uncluttered. No fancy backgrounds.
Extensive exploration of various options for gallery production. Portfoliobox, Adobe to name but two. Adobe although free as part of the subscription is very tied and limited with what you can do but on a plus side image transfer to the Adobe platform is a simple process from Lightroom.
Portfoliobox, a competitive alternative to Wix and many others offers a range of set galleries which is worrying that it leads to a lot of the same for the viewer.
In conclusion, the best option would be to utilise a WordPress site where I have full control. Simple installation and away we go. This option allows for changes and modification to whatever I feel I need.
Good progress within the cohort regarding feedback. The group in a whole is starting to give constructive feedback to one another. No longer just commenting “I like your pictures” but offering options to possibly improve what is being displayed. Through the discussion groups and webinars, I personally felt happier offering advice but also pleased with the advice I received. Creating more space around my images, as suggested improved the overall aesthetics. This then allowed for a fine border and shadow to individualise each image. Clearly, the gallery is much improved because of the discourse during the week.
Biblography
- COTTON, C., 2009. The photograph as contemporary art. New ed. edn. London: Thames & Hudson.
2. OBRIST, H.U., 2014. Ways of curating. First American ed. edn. New York: Faber & Faber.
