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The final exbition

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 02/03/2024 This morning, I went back to the Cadman building to arrange the art pieces with Rico and waited for Glen to come and pick the artpiece up. Anna provided a van for Rico and me so that we wouldn't have to bring the pieces ourselves in the horrible weather. When I took the train to Kidsgrove Canal, the weather was terrible: rainy, cold, and sleet. Especially after I got down from the Kidsgrove train station, the rain seemed heavier. The weather report had mentioned that the rain would last from 9 in the morning until the afternoon, so I was quite worried that the exhibition might be cancelled. However, when we started the art trails, the rain almost stopped, and visitors could enjoy the art journey. Initially, I was quite nervous and my speech was not very fluent. However, as I interacted with more visitors, I realized that they were really interested in our art pieces and wanted to know more about them. This helped me gain confidence, and I was able to communicate with th...
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Final site visit

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29/02/2024 (The original space) Today, the people involved in the canal project are making a final site visit to verify the installation space. In my proposal, I suggested placing my art pieces on the wall near the train station, but most of the other art pieces are located near the Harecastle Tunnel entrance.     (Anna's suggestion)                                                     (final decision)                          Anna suggested that I put my art pieces there as well, so that visitors can see them together. However, there is another space near the bridge that Anna suggested, but it's difficult for visitors to step back and get a good look at the art. Instead, I found another space that I thought would relate b...
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Installation method

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28/02/2024 After the meeting with Deb and Gemma, I went to the site visit again and measured the angle of the support stick.  Afterward, I presented David with my design for the support stick. However, he suggested another option, which consisted of installing a support stick that resembled an easel. His idea was much better than mine. So, once I finished painting, David constructed the easel for me. Prior to this project, I wasn't comfortable speaking up or seeking advice from others. But after this experience, I became more confident and willing to ask questions.
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The process of making stickers and painting

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23/02/2024 (The sample of different cutting) Last week, I spoke to the printing department about getting stickers printed. Ben showed me an online tutorial on how to create stickers, but he also informed me there would be a lot of cutting involved. Professional cutting involves cutting around the edge of the design through both the vinyl and backing paper. However, Ben reminded me to use Illustrator, which I'm not familiar with, so I spent a week learning how to use it.  (The working process) Besides the technical issues, the printing process is underway. When I was deciding on the proposal, I initially wanted to use oil paint. However, Ian suggested that I use acrylic paint instead. He explained that acrylic paint has more vibrant colors and is more suitable for outdoor exhibitions. It's also more affordable for me, especially since I've already spent a lot on the wood panel. So, I took his advice and started applying acrylic paint to the panel.
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Meeting with Deb and Gemma

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07/02/2024 (The meeting process) Today, I had a meeting with Deb and Gemma at the New Vic Theatre. During the meeting, we discussed the art pieces and the installation method. I also shared a sketch I did last week and showed them the map I plan to install. (the exhibition space)  However, I am unsure about the installation method as the ideal space on the wall is a bit bumpy, making it difficult to place the installation there. I asked Deb and Gemma for advice, and they suggested adding two support sticks at the back of the wood panel to make it safe. Before the meeting, I was worried about not being well prepared, especially when working with professionals. After the meeting, I felt relieved as Deb and Gemma were so nice and provided me with a lot of good advice. I also gained valuable experience in speaking up.
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Site-visit Kidsgrove Canal

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02/02/2024 I wanted to know more about the plant structure which could combine the features of Canal Folk Art easily. Therefore, I’m going site visit for reference. I enjoyed the process of quick sketching, nature around the canal brings me inner peace. The environment is quite different from my last visit on December 10th. The rose hip is no longer present and instead, there are a lot of Daffodils. As a result, I have changed my sketch to reflect the current season, which includes Ivy, Daffodils, Rubus, and Moss on the back of the wall. After the site visit, I went back to the studio to stick the wood panel together; after that, putting the wood protector and gesso to make sure it water waterproof.
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First meeting with marketing team and the working process

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31/01/2024 This morning, I went to the 3D workshop to complete the laser cutting. In the process, I through the TROTEC software to send the document to the machine. However, one of the pieces is completely fit with the wood panel, which has no space for laser cutting. Therefore, Peter took a risk to do an experiment with me. Fortunately, the wood panel cut perfectly. Last but not least, I feel grateful in the working process that Peter gave a lot of support and patience in teaching me how to use the machine, so  that I could complete the wood panel on time. After that, I have the first meeting with the marketing team, mainly discussing the promotion material and briefly introducing our art pieces. In the meeting, we focused on the details of the posters, which needed to include the tagline, time, location, EPA website, and logo. Also, poster printing will be two weeks before the exhibition, so we need to confirm all the details before next week.  In addition, the marketing tea...
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