My first solo art exhibition. It is small but it is all mine.
My local East Melbourne Library provides display cabinets for residents to book for a month at a time for exhibitions. With the encouragement of friends, I booked a space for August. Then, with the incredible guidance and assistance of my good friend Louise, (curator and exhibition designer) we planned and then set up my display.
THE PLANNING
This took many hours and the time that we spent planning paid off. I learnt that there is a lot involved in finding a theme, keeping focus and using the space of the glass cubes that make up the cabinets. I cut 12 squares of 30 x 30 cm paper (the number and size of each shelf) and spread them out over the floor at home . I then decided what should be placed in each shelf. We took it all down to the library last Saturday, making slight alterations on the day .
All along, I had visualised how I wanted my feather and nests sketches to be exhibited, and the final display exceeded all of my expectations.
The theme of the exhibition was based around the drawings I have had printed as Greeting Cards and envelopes (which are available for sale on my Etsy site). They include feathers, nests, library books and ladders and snails.
BOOKS
There is one display cabinet featuring library books and ladders.
I tried to add as many relevant sketchbooks as possible to the display as well as the finished drawings on loose sheets of A4 paper as I am really a sketchbook artist.
FEATHERS, NESTS AND SNAILS
I also wanted to include some of the original objects that the drawings were inspired by.
I have already received some lovely feedback from the library staff.
I hope that you have enjoyed strolling through my first solo exhibition with me today. It is very big event for me and I very proud of my exhibition.
fabulous effort. it looks awesome, especially the bird’s nest sitting next to the sketches.
congratulations.
wonderful, congratulations
Well done – it looks fantastic! Love the nest too. Did you leave any snails in there?
This is absolutely fabulous! The display is almost as artistic as your wonderful sketches. Congratulations!
Congratulations Alissa! It looks beautiful and well set out, a credit to you and Louise. From little things big things grow.
It looks fantastic. I wish I could come and see it, but I’m sure you will get loads of visitors!
Thank you Jules ! It will get the locals looking as they walk into the Library !
I might see you in the UK next year when I visit for Urban Sketchers Symposium.
Thanks Leonie. I am very proud of the display.
Hi Vicki – thanks for your lovely comment !
Please do drop by Helen. There are three snail shells in the display !
Thank you Bill !
Thanks Meegan. I wanted to include those nests !
Looks stunning Alissa. Congratulations!
Oh Alissa, the displays are lovely! I am sure the staff and many library patrons will be inspired by your beautiful work. It is certainly the type of presentation I would linger long to admire. Congratulations!
I am so glad you included objects with your work. I always like your feathers and nests the best as I
adore your nature work.
your drawings are really beautiful and all your planning paid off handsomely. A lovely display that shows you great paintings at their best. Congratulations Mary