My First New York Art Show-Part 2

So my next task was to choose which artworks to display in the show. I asked my friend and fellow artist, Lauren Curtis, for advice. She suggested I include examples of the different subjects that I’ve produced…symbolic/mystical collages, landscapes and nature scenes, and travel photography.

There is a wall space that is the first thing visitors see when they step out of the elevator. I wanted to be sure I picked visually striking images there. I settled on The Sisters and Radiant Mask.

I wanted to organize groups of images by theme…but also wanted to make certain that the pictures looked pleasing hanging next to each other. I thought that Serpent in the Roses and Imago worked well together.

I grouped my Paris travel photographs on one wall, but made sure that the photographs were different enough to hold the viewer’s interest.

As I have never hung my own artwork for a show before, this was definitely an eye-opening experience! But it encouraged me to think about my art in a different way. It was a satisfying feeling to see all of the pieces hanging on the wall at the end!

My First New York Art Show-Part 1

The entrance to Nomadworks, New York

In April, Tobe Roberts offered me the opportunity to showcase my artwork at Nomadworks in New York…and of course, I said yes! I’ve spent the past few weeks preparing for the exhibit, “A Nomadic Journey”…

To prepare for the exhibit, I visited Nomadworks and familiarized myself with the space…

Work space at Nomadworks

Nomadworks is a contemporary co-working space that also serves as an art venue. I would be offered exhibition space on the third floor of the facility.

Sitting area with artwork

There were a number of spaces in common areas and in hallways between individual offices. I had to think about which pieces I wanted to display, and where I wanted to display them…

Coffee and tea bar with artwork

It was a challenging process, but a rewarding one! In my next post, I’ll talk about selecting the artwork, and hanging it for display…

https://nomadworks.com/