the feedback for this project was that it was heart touching and very sensitive. a few viewers thought the process was brave and special. i was personally very satisfied because i was able to work on the previous project's weaknesses. i was able to neaten and clean the presentation such that the viewer had a flowing experience. i was told that it was an experience because it was well connected and easy to take in. the attention to detail impressed a few.i got some feedback as to how it could be better:
one very interesting feedback was that i could have heated up the seat of the chair, and let the viewers sit on it so that they would physically feel his existence too. this made me think about how many more senses can be engaged!
another feedback was that i needed to think about the materials, as the whole set up was very organic but an element or two hindered with the overall feel by not being homogenous. i could immediately think about what could make things better, and it made me realize that theres always more details to look after.
a viewer, an artist herself, said that the garland may have been too easy, too direct. this criticism i didn't understand too well. i thought the garland fit well and i ad chosen it after thinking a great deal. also, it let me treat the process with respect and gave the subject a gentle treatment. it also distanced the viewer just a little bit which is what i wanted. i wanted my memory to be accessible but not pried. i wanted to let the viewers in, but also remain viewers, looking in from the outside. i even stayed and observed the viewers. some remained outside the frame and looked deeply, many went in and looked from a closer point. but no one touched the things displayed or stepped on the petals even though i hadn't put up instructions not to do so. everyone was able to either immerse themselves or just experience, but there was always the feeling of 'looking into' someones memory/journey.
personally, i found some things to work on too. although i was able to achieve a good entry point and the project succeeded in touching many, even moving some to tears and wanting to hug me :), i realized that i needed to pay more attention to the introduction. this time, i had done the introduction through a concept note and an essay brief of the historical/political events that caused his death. i feel like i need to design the introduction better, so that i can control the outcome or bring the viewer to a place where they can best receive and perceive.
one very interesting feedback was that i could have heated up the seat of the chair, and let the viewers sit on it so that they would physically feel his existence too. this made me think about how many more senses can be engaged!
another feedback was that i needed to think about the materials, as the whole set up was very organic but an element or two hindered with the overall feel by not being homogenous. i could immediately think about what could make things better, and it made me realize that theres always more details to look after.
a viewer, an artist herself, said that the garland may have been too easy, too direct. this criticism i didn't understand too well. i thought the garland fit well and i ad chosen it after thinking a great deal. also, it let me treat the process with respect and gave the subject a gentle treatment. it also distanced the viewer just a little bit which is what i wanted. i wanted my memory to be accessible but not pried. i wanted to let the viewers in, but also remain viewers, looking in from the outside. i even stayed and observed the viewers. some remained outside the frame and looked deeply, many went in and looked from a closer point. but no one touched the things displayed or stepped on the petals even though i hadn't put up instructions not to do so. everyone was able to either immerse themselves or just experience, but there was always the feeling of 'looking into' someones memory/journey.
personally, i found some things to work on too. although i was able to achieve a good entry point and the project succeeded in touching many, even moving some to tears and wanting to hug me :), i realized that i needed to pay more attention to the introduction. this time, i had done the introduction through a concept note and an essay brief of the historical/political events that caused his death. i feel like i need to design the introduction better, so that i can control the outcome or bring the viewer to a place where they can best receive and perceive.
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