Art Gallery Experience

During my spring break I took a trip to the small town of Twin Falls, Idaho. I explored the small shops and boutiques while there and came across Jeni B art studio which was filled with photography. This gallery was completely different than the ones in the large city of Seattle. At most the square footage of the exhibit space was about 200 square feet. The photos were hung on the wall and were framed with very thick, detailed frames, some even contained color and pattern. A studio space was attached along the side where many of the photos were set up and taken. The size of the photos were generally about 2 to 5 feet in length and 2 to 4 feet wide. Since the area was on the smaller side there weren't any extra movable walls or pedestals to block the flow of traffic. Plain white walls allow the color of the photographs to become the main focus of the exhibit. The only artificial lighting consisted of a few tracks along the ceiling that allowed light to hit the photos. These bulbs must accommodate for the type of art, as to not fade or damage the photos. Natural light fills the entrance as the light flows through the glass doors leading you to a brightly colored staircase. The natural light ends there to further protect the photos from any UV damage. The path is narrow and straight so there is no question on the direction on which the observer is to go. This makes observing quite simple and easy. Rich, dark wood flooring continues through the entire space which is a great contrast to the white walls. The ceiling is also white which doesn't draw too much attention or interest too it, allowing all of the focus to be on the photography. The reception area included brightly colored furniture and was filled with natural light from the floor to ceiling windows. Many textures and different elements were added within this space giving it a very unique atmosphere.