Tony Ferguson on thu 11 apr 02
Eddie,
I would suggest the work you have represented in the slides is the work you
have in your booth. I never quite understand folks who have 2 or more
different types of work in their booth let alone another firing process. I
think you should pick one or the other based on your slides and be confident
that you have done the best you can do. Then, focus on how you can best
display what you have. I think it could be said that works on pedistals
sell more than works packed together on shelving. Perhaps a combination is
best to cover a body of work that has range of prices. Good skill to you.
Thank you.
Tony Ferguson
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Eddie Krieger"
To:
Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 7:02 PM
Subject: Show Display Question
> I'm spooked about my display after reading some of the postings here. The
> talk about a "cohesive body of work" has me worried.
>
> Is it wrong or a mistake to mix Raku and functional work in the same
booth.
> I'm about to work to good shows and I'm concerned now about what I've been
> doing. The Raku stuff seems to add pizzazz (sp) to the display with it's
> more decorative quality even with it's contrast to the other pots.
>
> Would love to have some feelings on show displays. Would also like to
know
> how much value those who do shows put on the display. I've been working
my
> tail off at trying to have a really attractive arrangement and hope I'm
not
> spinning my wheels. What makes a great display?
>
> Any help appreciated!
>
> Eddie Krieger
> Dry Creek Pottery
> Abilene, Tx
>
>
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Eddie Krieger on thu 11 apr 02
I'm spooked about my display after reading some of the postings here. The
talk about a "cohesive body of work" has me worried.
Is it wrong or a mistake to mix Raku and functional work in the same booth.
I'm about to work to good shows and I'm concerned now about what I've been
doing. The Raku stuff seems to add pizzazz (sp) to the display with it's
more decorative quality even with it's contrast to the other pots.
Would love to have some feelings on show displays. Would also like to know
how much value those who do shows put on the display. I've been working my
tail off at trying to have a really attractive arrangement and hope I'm not
spinning my wheels. What makes a great display?
Any help appreciated!
Eddie Krieger
Dry Creek Pottery
Abilene, Tx
John Weber on fri 12 apr 02
Eddie, I think there are really two camps of approaching what work should be
in a display. We try to only display one general type of work and it works
well for us. I feel it has flow in the booth and reflects a professional
look because of the consistency. However, having said that, we have good
friends that always display a combination of very artistic raku combined
with functional ware. They also have a very attractive booth and sell well.
I would watch the potential for color conflicts. My suggestion is, so long
as you get into the show with both types of work, show them together if you
like the look. You will always be your greatest critic so listen to your
instincts. Then try it with only one body of work and decide which YOU think
shows who you are about the best. If you didn't read Richard Aerni's post a
few days ago on display slides, please take a look at it. Your booth IS
extremely important and the more you create a professional look, the more
people will be attracted to it. They come to your booth first then look at
your work, and only then do they buy. The best work in the world can be
presented poorly, and still not sell. Good luck. John Weber
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Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 10:03 PM
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: Show Display Question
I'm spooked about my display after reading some of the postings here. The
talk about a "cohesive body of work" has me worried.
Is it wrong or a mistake to mix Raku and functional work in the same booth.
I'm about to work to good shows and I'm concerned now about what I've been
doing. The Raku stuff seems to add pizzazz (sp) to the display with it's
more decorative quality even with it's contrast to the other pots.
Would love to have some feelings on show displays. Would also like to know
how much value those who do shows put on the display. I've been working my
tail off at trying to have a really attractive arrangement and hope I'm not
spinning my wheels. What makes a great display?
Any help appreciated!
Eddie Krieger
Dry Creek Pottery
Abilene, Tx
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KLeSueur@AOL.COM on fri 12 apr 02
If you want to show your raku I would suggest grouping it all together. That
way it would make a statement of a new direction you are going in. If you
scatter it throughout the display it will loose its impact and look like you
are just dabbling in raku.
Kathi LeSueur
Ann Arbor, Mi
Cindi Anderson on fri 12 apr 02
I've never done a show myself. But do you really think you couldn't do two
types of things, if they were both grouped separately, say on different
haves of the booth. It seems to me things are more appealing if they are
grouped together (just like in a clothing store), but I wouldn't think it
would hurt to have a couple styles if they were displayed correctly. Seems
like you might attact more people, as some might like one style and some
another. Have you seen this tried and it just fails? Any thoughts on why?
Thanks
Cindi
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tony Ferguson"
> Eddie,
>
> I would suggest the work you have represented in the slides is the work
you
> have in your booth. I never quite understand folks who have 2 or more
> different types of work in their booth let alone another firing process.
I
> think you should pick one or the other based on your slides and be
confident
> that you have done the best you can do. Then, focus on how you can best
> display what you have. I think it could be said that works on pedistals
> sell more than works packed together on shelving. Perhaps a combination is
> best to cover a body of work that has range of prices. Good skill to you.
Jeremy McLeod on fri 12 apr 02
Eddie Krieger wrote:
> I'm spooked about my display after reading some of the postings here. The
> talk about a "cohesive body of work" has me worried.
I'm part of a "potters association" with about 10 people participating.
When we show up at a craft faire/whatever, we usually display the work
of 6 - 8 different potters. The work ranges from functional to sculptural,
mostly ^10, some ^6 , "smoked" work, and raku. Our display is evolving
and gets more coherant over time.
We get fairly consistent feedback from craft faire customers that they
appreciate the variety of work and styles gathered together under one tent.
Several of these comments make direct comment about how they prefer
to browse in a booth such as ours instead of a booth with the more limited
fare often available in a booth with only one or two potters using a fairly
limited range of glazes and styles.
Jeremy McLeod
potterybydai on fri 12 apr 02
Speaking from experience (but at regular high-quality craft shows, not
"gallery" type showings), I can tell you that you should definitely have a
separate part of your booth for the raku, and, yes, you can show both. We
regularly show both raku and dinnerware, and we try to get a kiosk-type
booth (free-standing, accessible on all four sides) so that we can have two
sides dinnerware, and two sides raku, with the entries into the booth at two
corners, separating the two. If we have to have a linear booth space, we
have a definite demarcation where dinnerware stops and raku starts. The
dinnerware is on shelving units, and the raku is displayed on draped tables,
with draped risers. We don't crowd the raku, but try to "showcase"
individual pieces. We use black skirting and either black or white top
cloths for the raku; we've found that any other colour detracts from the
raku colours. (Aside: if we're displaying white crackle raku, we always show
it on black cloth, and the darker metallic colours on white cloth)
There's a big advantage to having both dinnerware and raku---you are bound
to appeal to almost everyone. We find that at some shows, our raku is what
sells best, and at others, it's the dinnerware. One always seems to "carry"
the other. You have to be a little more imaginative/inventive about booth
layouts, but it's worth the effort. This is just our experience
Dai in Kelowna, BC
potterybydai@shaw.ca
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