- The parking lot is set back in relation to the surrounding buildings – which I found would allow for the public to progressively walk into the space (art gallery) and not just “go in and out”. Although it is a commercial space, I would like for the entrance to the building to differ to the entrances of the surrounding buildings. This “progression” symbolises enjoyment – individuals are entering a space of culture; something that needs to be enjoyed, something that one does not rush. Keywords: pensiveness, food for thought.
- The mural left of the parking space has a caption that gives a sense of hope towards the future: “I have a dream” (which is referencing Martin Luther King – who is depicted; coincidence his last name “King” is the name of the street this mural can be found?). The caption screams out keywords to consider: emotional, emotive, metaphysical, imagination, hope, another dimension, persistence, determination, aspiration, goal, vision – which are all reflective of what an art gallery and both the space and the artworks may evoke to the public. I will be using this mural as an influencing development to my art gallery. To me, it acts as an artwork itself (similarly to the last project) however the gallery will not be based purely on that mural but also on the artists chosen.
- The mural is also highly reflective of Aboriginal culture. As I said before, this is an artwork to me and not graffiti. I will be using this mural as an introduction to what is present in the art gallery. It can be perceived as a welcoming sign and is left open for interpretation. It attempts to loosen one’s mind, free it from “obstructions”, negativity (we need to keep in mind that the artworks may evoke aspects of negativity but this should not matter, I did not say free the mind to allow one to feel only contentment, but rather to have a “clean state” to enable oneself to approach and interpret the presented artworks in the manner they should be appreciated). Aboriginal art will be also used in the gallery at the start as a “follow-up” to the mural.
- The fact that the existing building is in actual fact a parking lot interested me because I think the space could be utilised in a more productive and efficient manner. To me it is a “waste” of space - the site is not utilised to its full potential. The appealing entity of it is that part of its façade has “missing” bricks that is reminiscent of Kengo Kuma’s Stone Museum. The setting is too attractive to be disregarded; people don’t pay attention to it and don’t take notice of that location, probably due to the fact that it is a car park, which is a bit of a shame. In choosing this site I would like to elicit its appeal.
- The site and the immediate buildings surrounding it have no relation to one another – particularly the buildings adjacent to the site. The building on the left appears to be made out of brick, whereas the building on the right seems a bit ambiguous (perhaps some form of stone work – edges of building; also exterior finish may be coloured stucco?). The site doesn’t relate well with the buildings that are flanked by its side, as well as the buildings in front on the opposite side of the street – their façades seem to be covered with white stucco. The materiality of each building leads to this query: Should the art gallery relate partly/completely to the surrounding OR should it conform to that idea of ‘uniqueness’ (as demonstrated by the two adjacent buildings) i.e.: it will stand out from the rest?
- The diversity and variety of retail shops and restaurants surrounding it. It clearly conveys ‘convenience’ and reflects on the diversity in and richness of culture.
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