This April I will have an exhibition of some of my French photos. I’ll announce specifics when the date gets closer.
I’ve started planning and thought that I’d include you in the process.
The first thing that I did was go look at the space and get a sense of what I will be working with. The lighting appears adequate and the wall where the images will be hung is exposed old brick. I like its textures and colors but the wall will compete for attention of the viewer’s eye. In addition, the space is a commons area that has multiple uses. There are bookshelves along a portion of the wall that need to be worked around. Lastly, there are two horizontal wooden beams inset into the wall: one at 6 1/2 feet high and the other 9 1/2 feet. These beams may be used to mount the framed photos.
I’ve created a diagram, shown above, to help me answer several questions:
- How many photos can I hang in the given space.
- What is the optimal picture height for the viewers.
- If there are different size frames, then what is the best arrangement.
- How to best group the images and the different themes.
- Determine the amount and type of supplies needed to frame and mount the exhibition.
This is just the start.