Presentation Prep

Where do you see yourself now as an illustrator?

• Developed an interest in independent publications/zines/self-publishing as well as exhibitions.
• Tone is surreal, humorous, non-linear, insular but open to people to if they want, research driven at times.
• Illustrator, leaning to artist at times. Experimental in aesthetic and approach.

Do people know you are here?



Where are you directing them to see your work?

Instagram, website, tumblr (used as a sketchbook/archive), print fairs, events, exhibitions

Are you getting any feedback?

• People have reached out for zine trades, circulating small self-made publications
• Accepted into live briefs, open submissions
• Accepted application to print fairs
• Opportunities to participate as well as setup exhibitions

You have had 3 years to develop your talent so far, what do you feel you have achieved?

• Practical skills - Print making, publication making, new ways of working, mixed media and combining/experimenting with media, digital skills

• Outlook - Confidence in non-representational work, being comfortable with enjoying the type of work that I appreciate (for myself and others), realising that there are commercial niches for the type of visual art/illustration I am interested in without it having to be dilluted to suit a certain market, audience, etc.

How do you see this; achievement, slog or useful?

An achievement that has taken a lot of hard work. Not only has it developed the obvious things like knowledge of skills, or knowledge of creative industry, but also moulded my values and views on illustration as well as what's meaningful and important to me in terms of art.

What will your final PPP Presentation contain and why is it important?

• Image-based - visually interesting for viewers, not relying on scripts and text

• Tone - tone of voice that is true to me. humour, personal, my work and external factors that have influenced and impacted my output

• Physical object - thinking about making a pamphlet or some sort of physical object for those in the audience. Adds another dimension, a souvenir, something funny and tactile.

• Moving image - worth considering, as it would break up a usually static presentation

Why do you need to present yourself?

It's important to consolidate everything, and see it clearly for myself. So I can make sense of what I'm doing and why.

Can you see this presentation having any other uses?

• Practice for future pitches and presentations, which need you to discuss work and intentions confidently.

• Content will have been thought about if not written down, could use for website bio, articles, blog posts, etc.


Feedback

• Interests in publications and curating - professional, taking control

• Active in print fairs - participating

• Brontleroy - existing in the physical realm

• Confidence - not worrying, there are commercial niches. There's a place for this.

• Ideas for presentation - sat at desk demo-ing? process, cutting and collaging, live art for the audience while presentation runs in background. Unfiltered pamphlets, take away for audience members.