Installation Continued.

Due to the structure being moved around the studio in attempt to find a successful place to install it, when I applied electrical current to the projector, the projected drawing had become slightly different to the original set up. Therefore I had to play around with the focus on the projector and adjust any parts of the sculpture built onto the projector that had come out of place.

Once I was happy with the projection, I decided to take a step back to view the installation in situ. Although I was really pleased with the set up and the way it looked, there wasn't quite something right still. I think perhaps the translucent sheet needs to be slightly higher so that viewers can't see the sculpture behind unless they walk around to the side. I also had planned for the structure to be installed in a corner, where people would see the projection first and then have to come round the side to see the actual sculpture.

I connected the sheet to the overhanging pole by using wire to give the impression of a crane end.

I added the torn/ripped plastic extractor pipe to the hanging pole as I feel it really adds a sense of destruction to the projection.

I also feel it really completes the piece as a sculptural installation.

The connecting metal pipes meeting at a right angle is intended to add to the sense of a construction site, in particular a crane possibly.

After further discussion with my tutor, we agreed that the piece would be overall more effective if it was placed in the corner of this area. I really want the viewers in the exhibition to question what is creating the projection before they are able to actually see. In order to move the installation into the corner, it meant another student working in this area would have to be moved, leaving just two of us. Although I was beginning to feel somewhat greedy with the space I was taking, I feel it would be better for both myself and the student that had been moved as my installation does have a domineering presence. I wouldn't want anyone elses work to be disrupted by my own work.

As soon as I moved the installation into the corner I instantly knew it was the right place. It works so much better for what I want to achieve with the piece.

The only problem that has risen now is that you are still able to see parts of the sculpture through the gap between the sheet and the wall, and also above the material for those taller viewers. Some adjustments need to be made tomorrow!