Framing for Grad Show

Initial idea:

Hung prints (large and small)
Table for look book, business cards and postcards 
Behind the scenes video/loop playing on computer 

6 big prints (a1), 6 small prints (a4- abstract images) 

I chose to have the abstract images smaller as I wanted the audience to have to look closely  at the compositions to understand them. The larger images were much more recognisable so would be much more aesthetically pleasing to the eye if they were printed bigger.  

This provides a clear contrast against my close up a3 prints which have no border as they are extreme close up, crops creating abstract imagery. However, with the large prints I wanted the aesthetic to be a breakdown to the viewer. 


In order to check the colour quality of my images I had to do test prints before I printed the final large prints. This was extremely helpful in making sure the colours were correct as I learnt that an image looks very different on screen to on paper. 

I encountered numerous problems during this module mostly occurred during printing. For starters, when printing my images at a1 size full bleed they came out very pixelated as the files were not high enough quality. Although this could have been suitable for my style I explored other possibilities for printing I thought about how I could re print this image.

It was a possibility to have my prints at a3 size but I wanted to have some photos bigger to show off the size of the garments and attract my audience. I wanted the photos to be eye catching from an initial glance. These photos also looked better printed large as they show off the garments to the full extent unlike the smaller prints of the close up, abstract clothing.

Another way in which I emphasised my theme of shape and structure was through the framing of my prints. Due to a technicalitly problem I had to change the size of my prints. I ended up having an a1 print with a thick white border, a mount and then a frame. Having this gradual breakdown of layers and lines emphasised the concept I was trying to show.

Final layout:

4 A3 PRINTS FULL BLEED

3 A1 PRINTS WITH BORDER

TABLE FOR POST CARDS, BUSINESS CARDS AND LOOK BOOK