Yesterday involved helping Jim set up some spaces in the basement studio’s as his colleagues left work at 5’oclock. Being part of making the space for others felt a worthy investment of time, seen as once finished with their space’s I would be able to help Jim build my own.
Just before 8’oclock this was managed and I did some preliminary sanding and filling before applying the gum strips and letting them dry for the night. Helping alongside was a few other students as well and this atmosphere was productive and informative on processes such as good painting, taping, etc…
I have had also had another thought concerning the space I intend to occupy with my drawings and film. I spoke to Gary and he seemed to question being set on using the alcove. Obviously due to unseen circumstances this alcove could not be towards the middle of the wall due to the requirements of shelving and storage.
My initial plan was to place a curtain to block any direct let that would filter through the doorway. However as Gary pointed out, utilizing the flat middle of the wall would help command the space more efficiently. Understandably Gary said he didn’t know the context of the work with the film, however after painting both walls, I will have some time to negotiate the most successful mode of display. The edges of the drawings have been kept as sharp, sanded down and painted as possible so placing on the flat wall, more away from the light may be more appropriate.
