People draw inspiration from many things and find different ways of finding their own individual inspiration. Whether it is on the Internet, through books, magazines or exhibitions inspiration comes from exploring and finding different medias or techniques that excite us and capture our attention. I don’t think I have ever been inspired by just sitting inside looking at a blank sheet of paper waiting for ideas to come; you have to go out and explore or even get lost in a place that you don’t know. It is through this that you open up your mind to things you don’t normally notice, wouldn’t normally see or wouldn’t take the time actually stop and look at. Once you have your visual examples you can then sit down and experiment with them. You have the concept and research behind your ideas that make them stand-alone and stand out as an individual piece of work that people can relate to.
When I am starting a new project I always research into photographers, films, artwork or even social events that might inspire me. I love finding new artists that inspire me through their work. I went to Brian Griffins exhibition yesterday and really enjoyed it. It was set up in 3 different locations, two inside and one open air. I loved the idea of having an open-air exhibition as it means your work is open to everyone and anyone. People who wouldn’t usually see exhibitions or are unaware of them can stumble across them and be inspired and brighten up an everyday mundane task and turn it into something memorable. Below are a few examples of how the exhibition was set up.
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| Brian Griffin, Self portrait |
This exhibition shows a wide range of Brian Griffin's photography ranging from his well-known pieces to pieces never seen before. The Location of this exhibition is based outside Birmingham's Snow Hill Station, a station that Brian Griffin used everyday while working in a factory. It was from this job he left to start his photography career.
