Today I presented the idea for my installation to the Gallery and discussed the most immediate problems it presented.
The idea is great BUT…
Problem 1: Pitzhanger Manor house is a grade 1 listed building so anything I make must be carefully thought out so as not to damage the architecture. But for the installation to work it must appear to be seamlessly part of the space.
I wanted to raise the entire floor.
The door opens into the space so I cannot raise the floor at the opening.
I am not allowed to remove the door.
Building a fake room is not an option.
Problem 2: I have no experience in making floors.
Problem 3: I am not an engineer.
Problem 4: Maybe this is the biggest issue…It will be a very costly project and I haven’t got funding
Good news
I like a challenge and will have the gallery technicians to help me build the piece and work out some of the structural problems.
They also like the idea
