Mandy Smith
A wearable soft stitched sculpture, made of tights and paper mache was my main piece. This was worn for a ‘performance’ of slow movements. The piece was accompanied by prints and small printed sculptures. The artwork was the last in a series of artworks about being a mother and going through a period of depression.
From the beginning of the process it made me concentrate on finishing the artwork in time for the presentation. It made me really think about I wanted the sculpture to portray.
I really enjoy receiving feedback and I think that it is really important to encourage it. it could change how you feel about the artwork, whether to continue on the same path, alter the development of the work or even stop altogether, or even add a whole new dimension to the project/artwork.
Libby Russell
I presented clothes swap and sustainable fashion fest work. Planning diagrams and notes on the wall and a video projected on another wall
I organised what I had and assessed what would be relevant to show. It was validating and insightful to hear people’s experience of the event itself and the things I displayed. Some things I hadn’t considered before and some reinforced my thoughts.
The experience of receiving feedback helps me to make decisions on direction and my response to people’s comments helps me figure out how I feel about it.