Design

Dear friends
As some of you know, Karen and I are working on the design of the poster/invitation and the catalogue for the final degree show. we thought that it would be a good idea to post our work here for you to see and give us your comments and suggestions. This is primarily targeted to the people who will be exhibiting this year, but feedback from the rest of the Interality group is more than welcome. you will find here 3 options for the design of the poster, and one option for the reverse side of the poster, ie the invitation.
The concept is simple yet multilayered. When we were brainstorming for titles for the show, it was difficult to find one thing in common for all of the 14 people exhibiting. We decided that the dialogue generated in the studio space is a good starting point. This dialogue could also be considered as one held between us and our tutors, the studio space, the work we produce.. We chose to use chairs because they signify the space that everyone of us occupies, they are of different forms, reflecting the different backgrounds we have and the interdisciplinarity of our practices, and they refer to the studio. I could go on and on about this but I will spare you the babble and let you see them for yourselves and give us your comments. However please bear in mind that we are pressed on time so please let your feedback be precise, practical, and constructive. The design is not finalized yet, so we need your opinion on the concept and the general feel of it. We are meeting next wednesday to discuss the design when we would have compile all the comments we have received. PLEASE POST YOUR COMMENTS BY MONDAY, any suggestions given after monday will be disregarded.

The format is A3 folded to A5

It would be folded down so the invite is on the outside, with the
poster on the reverse.

The copy on the invite reads:

CONVERSATION encompasses both visual
and sound interpretations that concludes the work
of students on the MA/MFA International Practice in
Fine Art of 2006. An exhibition of work that provides a
temporary resting point for the developing artists and
their careers.
It is the result of a long CONVERSATION that has
transended many cultural boundaries. It has taken place
between the artists, places, infl uences and their work
over the course duration and continues to develop.
The interdisciplinary nature of the course has enabled
both art practitioners and design professionals to
converse on each others experience and backgrounds,
to inform and enlighten new aspects of their work and
develop contemporary thought.
The closeness of the students has in turn created a
strong mediation between all these areas and has aided
the broadening of minds. Their CONVERSATION has
resulted in overlaps, tensions, energy, unpredictablility,
support, dynamism and above all confi dence.
The fi nal show is a culmination of this journey.
Consider the pieces as the result of this year-long
CONVERSATION.
Our CONVERSATION has been an enjoyable one and
we wish for you to join us in playing a vital part in its
continuum, between us, you, and the artwork.
Look and listen, stop, think, position yourself, make
a connection, interact, adjust your mind and join the
CONVERSATION.


Love
Karen and Hatem