Yesterday (June 20th) the three of us went to Washington, D.C. to visit a few relevant museum exhibits. The most relevant exhibit we saw that we will focus on in this post was called "Echoes of the Past" which is in the Sackler Gallery.
First we went on a docent-led tour of the exhibit so we could experience it like other visitors would, and so we could learn about the culture, artifacts, and site. There are three galleries of artifacts that lead to a video projection gallery, followed by more artifacts. The set up had a nice flow to it because there were no obstructing, distracting, text panels. It didn't feel cluttered, and the artifacts were arranged in a way that mimicked their original orientations in the caves. The directive lighting and minimal color palette allowed us to focus on the sculptures and prints.
After our tour we met with the curator, Dr. Keith Wilson, and the project assistant, Ms. Daisy Wang, to discuss their decision-making process leading up to the installation of the exhibit. This was informative because they gave us insight on the logistics of working with an artist, other institutions, and a foreign country.
Things we learned:
Projection decisions/animated camera
Mirrors for physical projection
Artist being an artist
Cost of having tech people on standby + for travel
Backup projectors
No technical difficulties so far
More effective than actually being in cave (lighting) (convince board)
Research kiosks with extra info + text
Silent intro video of caves and nearby city to set the scene
Touch panels to interact with digital artifacts
Out of time for color reconstruction and ceiling
Wish they had discussed color reconstruction
Lack of sound except for fans
Show simplified mesh
Old photos confusing
Walls angled outward to prevent claustrophobia
Slowed down video to prevent motion sickness
If this is vague or confusing, please ask us about it in person.
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