The exhibit at the Chanterelle restaurant went up on Jan. 10. It took about 2 hours to put up the photos and ‘info’ card. The restaurant was empty, so Gino and I had the place to ourselves. It was a little sticky getting around the tables, but it all went well. I wanted the spacing to look right, so a tape measure and a bit of math was all that was necessary to get everything even. Tags with titles and prices went on the wall just under each print, and an 8″x10″ flyer giving a little info about the photos was mounted on foam core and affixed to a pillar at the entrance to the dining area.
It did take some thought to figure out which pictures would go together. Some looked good next to each other, and others worked to transition to the next, creating that all important ‘flow’. They were framed without glass, so they were easy to handle and hold while hanging. I’m glad I framed everything in the square 24″ format. Verticals and horizontals look good together, which helped me with the overall presentation. I think the format also makes for a cohesive appearance and allows me to place otherwise disparate photographs next to one another.
I’m pleased with how things look, and look forward to comments and maybe even a sale during the 2 month show. The space is intimate and diners can really get a good, close look at the work. Management is happy with our efforts and I thank them for their generosity and enthusiasm.
