We worked with the Exhibition Curator to understand the artistic concepts being explored through the elements of the exhibition. We then laid out the artefacts, panels and supporting text (which we rewrote for clarity and impact) to create a simple and moving narrative flow across the space.
Creating an experience with a lasting impression
| Project | Self Reflection Portrait Exhibition |
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We were the designers behind the Museum’s first major exhibition as part of its reinvigoration programme. We used visual style and narrative to elevate the museum’s professionalism, status and image. The exhibition, entitled Self-Reflection \ The Portrait & Its Uses, explored portraiture as an artform over time, and showcased original artefacts of both national and local significance, including a larger-than-life painting of Napoleon I, and poignant photos from the 1870s of prisoners from the local gaol. |
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Reimagining visitor flow to create a story
Visuals to make a big impact
Over 70 large pieces were prepared for the exhibition, from information placards to outdoor signage.
This poster was designed for outdoor display to advertise the museum’s newest exhibition (for which we also provided a full design service). It utilised the central arresting image of a split portrait – one half a child prisoner, the other half a wealthy lady – which reflected the exhibition’s exploration of culture and society.
Accompanying the museum’s new exhibition was a 40-page booklet offering extensive notes and insights into the various pieces on display. The booklet was organised according to the different rooms of the museum in which pieces could be seen. The front cover displays a digitally-restored version of one of the museum’s key paintings, a lifesize portrait of Napoleon.