The Moment Team

This exhibition project is designed to give students practical experience in all aspects of exhibition making. Initially they have to come up with an idea, and imagine how it might work in a particular location and context. From the outset they are encouraged to think about who the audience might be, and how the exhibition might be realized. The students have learned pretty quickly that working together as a team and meeting deadlines are key to the success of the project. They have also had to be resourceful. In addition to selecting works for display, planning, organizing and promoting their exhibition, they have to undertake crucial fund-raising.
 
I would say that the project offers students an exciting opportunity to develop team-working, problem-solving and decision-taking skills. As a tutor my input is mostly at the beginning, when I give advice on how to conceive and organise an exhibition, as well as thoughts on best curatorial practice. But the students then manage the project themselves, with tutors on hand in a supportive role only. Ultimately, they are responsible for seeing the project through to completion. This can at times seem daunting. But there’s also support and encouragement from last year’s team of students, who know that there’s a huge sense of achievement to be won.

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Jose Lambert

I transferred to History of Modern Art and Design from spatial. My interests focus on design and design theory, so I was pleased to have this opportunity to contribute the design of the exhibition.
The objective was to hang the work in a way that gave each piece its own space, whilst at the same time allowing a dialogue between the works that supported the overall theme of the exhibition.
As we move through space we also move through time, however, the one dimension does not necessarily prompt awareness of the other. When we look at works of art we are conscious of the space they occupy and how this context helps create meaning. The exhibition is designed to prompt this reflection, and the layout allows a fluid passage through the work that attempts to echo our experience of time.

James Honey

It has taken a lot of teamwork and organisation to put this exhibition together. Each individual had various responsibilities and tasks to fulfil in order to keep the ball rolling. At first, and actually for a long time after, the task seemed mighty intimidating with so much to do in so little time, art to be selected, people to liaise with, funding to be found and of course the actual designing of the space. I very much enjoyed the experience, all be it a busy one.

Iris Ridout

Curating has been the part of the course that I have both dreaded and looked forward to the most. It is very challenging as we have had to work together as a cohesive unit, rather than functioning independently. We are also been working with members of the public which means we are not just responsible for ourselves.
I have acted as one of two art selectors, this has involved having to expand the original concept for the theme of the exhibition and then find artists that are working within this remit. Much of my work has been acting as a go-between for the artists and the rest of the group, and liaising with the artists on all aspects of the exhibition.

Hannah Thomson

My role in the group was to organise the production of a poster and private view card to publicise the exhibition and I did this by enlisting the services of graphic designer, Simon. I was also given the responsibility of producing the gallery guide/catalogue, which involved gathering an editing the information that has gone into it. In the weeks leading up to the exhibition I have been working with Gavin on the designing and building of the website.
This project has been interesting, but challenging at times, and has really showed me the importance of communication and teamwork when trying to put something like this together.

Aislinn White

I was involved in the project at the initial stages, developing an exhibition concept and proposal, which was later picked as the basis for this exhibition.
I acted as selector with Helen in the first term. We talked to artists and put together a temporary list of possible works to be considered.
Throughout the first term I frequently met up with various members of the group to discuss the concept and to agree a title.
This term I have been involved in organising a community project involving children from the Beacon Junior School attending workshops related to the exhibition.

Gavin Qureshi

‘’The great French Marshall Lyautey once asked his gardener to plant a tree. The gardener objected that the tree was slow growing and would not reach maturity for 100 years. The Marshall replied, 'In that case, there is no time to lose; plant it this afternoon!'’’
John F. Kennedy(1917 - 1963)
For me, as the schedule manager, time has indeed been a very relevant topic through out the organisation and planning of the exhibition. In fact most of my time seems to be spent planning what other people will do with their time!

Alex Templeton Ward

The roles allocated to me in the production of this exhibition comprised two fronts. Public relations involved helping with publications and the organisation of the opening private view. I also provided general assistance with the construction of the exhibition space.