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Little shop of handmade horrors
The idea of a children's toy/book shop type exhibition space keeps popping to mind. Lucy feels that most exhibition spaces are too limiting to her work as items are behind glass or cordoned off and people aren't encouraged to touch and interact. A more open environment would be more suited to the tactile nature of her work. Children have no qualms in pulling toys off the shelves in toy shops as they are there for the taking. Although Lucy explores themes of childhood there is usually a more sinister and adult undercurrent to the pieces. A space that portrayed the different dimensions of Lucy's work through increased interaction with the pieces could make a really special experience for visitors.
Thinking about shops reminded me of this image from Lucy's presentation of lady in her own 'exhibition space':
The idea of a children's toy/book shop type exhibition space keeps popping to mind. Lucy feels that most exhibition spaces are too limiting to her work as items are behind glass or cordoned off and people aren't encouraged to touch and interact. A more open environment would be more suited to the tactile nature of her work. Children have no qualms in pulling toys off the shelves in toy shops as they are there for the taking. Although Lucy explores themes of childhood there is usually a more sinister and adult undercurrent to the pieces. A space that portrayed the different dimensions of Lucy's work through increased interaction with the pieces could make a really special experience for visitors.
Thinking about shops reminded me of this image from Lucy's presentation of lady in her own 'exhibition space':
This toy shop in Korea is a really beautiful example of a space that could be perfect for Lucy, it looks like an exhibition space, its white and filled with natural light but visitors are meant to take things off the shelves and handle them. In a change from the usual set up of a toy shop the shelves arent crammed with stock, there is one of each item displayed clearly. This is a really simple yet powerful way Lucys work could be curated and staged to appeal to visitors young and older.
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