The internship has finally come to its end. It has been an exhilarating experience with many ups and downs, challenges, learning experiences and struggles along the way. Being able to work with a prestigious gallery has allowed me to learn things out of the realm of most smaller galleries with its extensive collection and important industry events. There is a certain level of prestige with this gallery has that a select few have. Anyway back to the events of today...
This morning was pretty quiet, there was a function here last night and the remaining chairs need to be taken back upstairs through the lift, then there are a few scuff marks that need to be removed from plinths with white paint. The next task is to take photos of the exhibition we help hang last week and then upload them onto the website with the title, caption, size and price. I have a chat with the people of the function and show them where all the kitchen stuff is and where they can .Whilst the owners have gone to lunch I have done this and minded the gallery over this time. In a few hours time, a bunch of people who are having a function start to arrive, then I sweep the gallery on this freezing windy afternoon and print some more room sheets.
The owner has come down again with some paintings which have been purchased by a client who has had a viewing with them upstairs. He has assigned me to wrap them up with bubble wrap then in plastic. My present wrapping skills leave a lot to be desired and this process takes well over an hour to at least present with something passable. Once this is done he says I can go home, I can't believe it's over. I have my 25th birthday tomorrow so the new reflections post will be after all the celebrations are over. Good night.
This morning was pretty quiet, there was a function here last night and the remaining chairs need to be taken back upstairs through the lift, then there are a few scuff marks that need to be removed from plinths with white paint. The next task is to take photos of the exhibition we help hang last week and then upload them onto the website with the title, caption, size and price. I have a chat with the people of the function and show them where all the kitchen stuff is and where they can .Whilst the owners have gone to lunch I have done this and minded the gallery over this time. In a few hours time, a bunch of people who are having a function start to arrive, then I sweep the gallery on this freezing windy afternoon and print some more room sheets.
The owner has come down again with some paintings which have been purchased by a client who has had a viewing with them upstairs. He has assigned me to wrap them up with bubble wrap then in plastic. My present wrapping skills leave a lot to be desired and this process takes well over an hour to at least present with something passable. Once this is done he says I can go home, I can't believe it's over. I have my 25th birthday tomorrow so the new reflections post will be after all the celebrations are over. Good night.
Hi Jack - congratulations on finishing your internship - I've been following your blog and it seems to have gone quickly from this side. Great that you have had a lot of really solid hands on experience in a commercial gallery, I'm sure it will be useful for future positions. The exposure you've had to regular exhibitions and functions in what sounds like a high end gallery will be invaluable.
ReplyDeleteIll be reading more about you experience as it sounds very interesting (will be going back through your blog)
ReplyDeleteIts great that you have had the chance to take instillation shots. It is hard to find photographers who are willing to do this well as it is such an important part of marketing a show and the work.
Firstly, congratulations on your tasks that to be completed. And happy birthday for your 25th birthday. I really think you have arranged your work in a good order. It seems that everything goes well. In my opinion, though sweeping the gallery, uploading pictures, taking photos, etc. Is very small thing, it actually really works in the whole exhibition, which makes sure a harmonious environment of the gallery and a happy journey for the visitors. So, i see what you are dealing with these things, and it is good for both the audience and yourself. I ensure that you got a lot from your internship.
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