I completely under estimated how much space it would take to pack up and move. I had to rent a van in the 11th hour. Randy was awesome he was able to assist at a moment's notice.
The size of the installation varies according to venue. The potential number of heads used is 25 - 52. When I saw the number of pieces accepted into the show I guessed that I wouldn't be using all 52 but was prepared to none the less.
Packing them was a challenge. I originally thought I would wrap the stands end to end with a moving blanket but none available big moving day I guess. So I wrapped them in disposable paint cloths. To protect the bases from chipping during travel I thought I would wrap them with thin foam padding also out of stock so I cut up insulation material.
Giant zipper ziploc bags are wonderful for head storage and packing up drop cloths.
The initial unpacking took up a lot of room. I fear the museum staff thought I was going to take up the entire floor! In fact I was putting them together and getting acclimated to the surroundings. I love installing artwork it reminds me of a technical rehearsal in the theater it is quiet, unruly and exciting.
The head count and that is just one table...
Starting to pull them all together. I am used to working in two dimensions so I am still feeling my way around presentation varying the height of each stand plus intermingling the pattern. Not to mention this is the first exhibition for Stand! I anticipate it will change according to venue.
Next the placement of the two onlookers.
Almost there with Barbara Jones, Chief Curator in the background in the shot. I thought I took a photo of her but apparently not oversight on my part. I was a bit overwhelmed with the entire process, wonderfully so and Barbara was helpful and generous with her time. She did a wonderful job installing the show more on that later.
The final shot pre-opening. A total of 32 heads used. A tremendous learning experience from beginning to end.
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