The evening before installation day, I found myself feeling quite stressed and frustrated. I was informed by James Bradley that if my 'Halo' piece did not fit in the van, I would need to make my own transport arrangements. Unfortunately, this information came the night before installation, leaving very little time to organise an alternative solution if one was needed.
As I am exhibiting four pieces of work, my untitled baby clothes piece, 'Face to Face', 'Halo' and 'Borrowed Thoughts', there was already a lot to consider. My plan is to install 'Face to Face' in the window space, which I will be sharing with Ollie. Before installation can begin, the area needs to be cleared as it is currently being used to store a large amount of cookware.
The logistics of transporting the work added another layer of pressure. All of the exhibition pieces need to be loaded into the van, including 'Face to Face' and my other works, while 'Halo' will need to travel separately due to its size. At this point, I was feeling particularly anxious about whether 'Halo' would fit. We still did not know the specifications of the van, and I was waiting for James, the technician, to provide that information at 9am the following morning.
Looking back, this was one of those moments where the practical realities of preparing for an exhibition felt just as challenging as making the artwork itself. The uncertainty surrounding transport and installation created a lot of unnecessary stress, but it also highlighted the importance of planning, communication and being adaptable when exhibiting large-scale work.
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