London Trip (West End Galleries) 11.03.13 - The Photographer's Gallery: Geraldo De Barros
POSTED ON Friday, 15 March 2013 AT 11:15 \\

This exhibition is a display of the works of Brazilian photographer and artist, Geraldo De Barros. I was unaware of his work before today but I like it very much. His connection with photography can be described as book-ends of his life and career: he began with photography but left it behind for around 40 years (working with other art mediums) before returning to it in his later life after his daughter uncovered his old photographs and negatives. He then returned to using photography in his work right up until his death. 

about the space:-


The space itself was considered very carefully. The exhibition was aiming to showcase De Barros' work in a less contemporary way as it is showing works from the past in the form of an archive. Therefore the space had to be altered to suit a more vintage/historic feel rather than that of contemporary art spaces. The most prominent way of creating this effect was to get rid of the plain white walls that fill most art exhibitions and create a more museum like feel by painting the wall in a soft and warm colour. Museums often use a green or mushroom shade on the wall but the use of pink in this space created a vintage and homely feel without the strictness of a museum space. There was also a table that featured smaller components of his work to enhance our insight into his process and way of thinking. 

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