Lorsen Camps - Beauty in the Disregarded: Beauty in the Disregard(shed)
29 September 2009
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Local Artist Lorsen Camps latest exhibition “Beauty in the Disregarded: Beauty in the Disregard-shed” has just finished, find out his thoughts….
Beauty in the Disregarded: Beauty in the Disregard-shed was set within a large shed at the front of Earlsdon Primary School. I call it a shed but it’s more formally known as a Centre for Contemporary Art and had come out of the Bob and Roberta Smith show at the Mead gallery, early 2009.
"I organised the BITD exhibition, showing work alongside Martin Green and Joanna Rucklidge. It comprised collections of found objects carefully displayed and ordered. We invited the public to bring in objects that they found which then became part of the work.
"I am still reflecting on the success of the last show (550 visitors over three weeks, and more importantly lots of positive feedback, comments and public involvement) and am eager to use this as a springboard onto my future projects. I am aware that this can be a time when momentum slips and I want to combat this.
"I’ve learnt the importance of evaluating my exhibitions and for me the process is not complete until this is done. I am creating a 2-3 page document where I will consider what worked, what didn’t, lessons learned and areas for development. Aspects to focus on include marketing, logistics of setting up an exhibition, ways of developing networks and following up leads and contacts. I am currently planning what’s next – targeting forthcoming exhibitions and deadlines. This encourages me to make new work and keep within a given timescale."