Over the past couple of years collecting has become a main focus in my studies and has fascinated me more and more. I have been intrigued by how artists collect, what they collect, why and how these collections are then displayed.
Display is a topic within collecting I would like to explore further, as every individual artist has their own way of using display in their favour. The way in which collections are displayed can vary tremendously. How the artist displays their work will vary with what they are portraying. All factors of display within collecting can make a collection appear exciting or mundane, depending on the display. Damien Hirst is an artist who has inspired me a lot over the last few months after seeing his exhibition at The Tate Gallery in London. His strict way of displaying his collections is aesthetically pleasing through the consistency of the regimental style. I feel the true effect of this is not seen in a photo, you have to experience it in the flesh to really appreciate the aesthetics of it all.
