Exhibition proposal

Question 1

Theme of proposed exhibition

Answer 1

The peace/ sanctuary that natural environments can provide

Question 2

Title of proposed exhibition

Answer 2

Arboreal Dreaming

Question 3

Chosen gallery space for proposed exhibition

Answer 3

Ballarat Art Gallery, Historical room on level 1

Question 4

Characteristics of gallery space for proposed exhibition

Answer 4

High ceilings (around 7m) with broad skylights, affording ample natural light
Warm-tones jarrah timber flooring
2 doorways into the space via a large black staircases
Doors are wood-frames
Lighting is provided by isolated tracking systems

Question 5

Exhibition design for proposed exhibition

Answer 5

Walls painted in a deep forest green to connote arboreal themes compliment warm russet tones of the art
Lighting is soft and warm-toned to create an ambient atmosphere, spot lighting illuminates each painting separately
Modular wall placed centrally within the room, holding explanatory info panels about artists
Leather benches provide seating
Sound- classical piano such as Phillip Glass

Question 6

3 artists and their artworks in proposed exhibition

Answer 6

Otto van Schrieck
David Hockney
Nicholas Harding