YSP, Angela Harding

This weekend I went to the Yorkshire sculpture park, where I saw printmaker Angela Harding's exhibition "Flights of memory" - a collection of prints inspired by British wildlife. I was struck by the quality of crafting to each image, and really like their sense of narrative as each animal was featured in their natural habitat within the British countryside. 

The way in which Angela Harding has managed to capitalise on YSP as a context in which to feature her work is very effective and highly relevant to my investigation of illustration within retail. The prints are exhibited for sale in a number of different spaces within YSP's building, both in specified gallery rooms and in around areas of general walking/dining. She has also then worked with YSP to apply her artwork it to a number of different homeware and paper products for the gift shop. 

The subject of her prints are very appropriate for YSP's general visitor, being largely based on her childhood in Yorkshire, featuring British wildlife and ultimately suiting those who enjoy countrylife. The variation of applications I think also makes her work appealing to be purchased by a range of different people, as it varies in price range and function. 

Seeing Harding's work in context has made me think about what kind of event spaces in which my work be most suitable and also the range of spaces available where illustration or art can be featured and promoted in this way.