Manchester Write Up

Manchester Art Gallery:

1) My first impression of the Galleries was disappointment due to the old, period designs and artwork first visible  However the tall ceilings and space with multiple pathways around the gallery made it interesting and full of natural light. 

2) Art such as post modern, Victorian, period, interactive and modern art was on display. 

3) A difficulty I cam across was navigating around the Gallery itself. I wanted to visit the 'Glass Galleries' which is the newer extension of the gallery but found it rather difficult to locate.

4&5) Information about the pieces of art on display was clearly displayed on plaques under or near to the art. At the entrance leaflets were available which provided further information.

6) The interactive exhibition was large and full of light with bold colours and a positive vibe. The pieces had lots of space around them allowing more than one to interact/spectate.  

7) Desks and stations were used within the interactive department with seating so the audience could involve themselves and be creative. The room was in no logical order but just took advantage of the space instead. 

Manchester Craft Design Gallery:

1) The gallery as a whole was relaxed including numerous workshops on the two levels. The top level of the workshop was more like a balcony going round the perimeter of the gallery which provided masses of natural light to come pouring in from the windows. Each workshop provided a different style and form of art, with the ability to both browse and buy, and talk to the artist. A cafe and toilets were also available.  

2) Lily Greenwood creates artwork that involves collage mainly including butterflies, trees and nature. The studio was mostly displaying completed artwork however a small bench provided a working area for the artist. Whilst we were in the studio Lily was cutting out previously printed butterflies and arranging them on a painted canvas. On the walls of the studio were her completed canvases and on display units were paperweights and t-shirts she had created.  

3) The work in the workshop included techniques such as painting, photography, printing and collage.

4) The feedback I would give to the Gallery is to create a blog with pages for each workshop including photographs and information along with artist and visitors comments. This is a good method of reaching a larger audience and it can be viewed by anyone, anywhere.