Rene Gagnon
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September 2007
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Before or After?, by Rene Gagnon on Jan 3, 2009 16:07:51 GMT 1, hello all, hope everyone had a safe holiday, i just got back from costa rica (head high to double overhead glass every morning ;D ) on a much needed surf vacation, void of anything art related, which was good. anyway had a question? i have a big solo show in 6 months here in the states, "big" meaning its a beautiful large gallery that is being handed over to me to fill. this show is the first time i'll be creating a complete body of work centered around a theme.
curious to know how people feel about artists revealing the work or some of the work that will be in the show, before the actual show? i've seen both. does it ruin the surprise?
hello all, hope everyone had a safe holiday, i just got back from costa rica (head high to double overhead glass every morning ;D ) on a much needed surf vacation, void of anything art related, which was good. anyway had a question? i have a big solo show in 6 months here in the states, "big" meaning its a beautiful large gallery that is being handed over to me to fill. this show is the first time i'll be creating a complete body of work centered around a theme.
curious to know how people feel about artists revealing the work or some of the work that will be in the show, before the actual show? i've seen both. does it ruin the surprise?
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simpo
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August 2008
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Before or After?, by simpo on Jan 3, 2009 16:58:19 GMT 1, Given the amount of people from the uk on this forum i imagine 'before' is going to get the vote, but could be wrong!
Personally i have no issue seeing artwork before however those attending may have a different opinion... possibly if your new work centres on a new theme/style then a bit of suspense could be good?
Good luck with the show by the way 
Given the amount of people from the uk on this forum i imagine 'before' is going to get the vote, but could be wrong! Personally i have no issue seeing artwork before however those attending may have a different opinion... possibly if your new work centres on a new theme/style then a bit of suspense could be good? Good luck with the show by the way |
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fool4faile
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October 2007
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Before or After?, by fool4faile on Jan 3, 2009 17:28:25 GMT 1, dear rene, of course before!
we're all curious over here.
glad to hear you're relaxed and up to something good!
successful 2009 4 u!
dear rene, of course before! we're all curious over here. glad to hear you're relaxed and up to something good! successful 2009 4 u! |
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Rabbitlegs
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September 2007
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Before or After?, by Rabbitlegs on Jan 3, 2009 17:56:26 GMT 1, Hi Rene. I for one would like to see a few teasers. All the best with the show fella.
Hi Rene. I for one would like to see a few teasers. All the best with the show fella.
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Dellboyy
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October 2006
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Before or After?, by Dellboyy on Jan 3, 2009 18:41:05 GMT 1, Isn't it usual to show a few pieces as a preview, then keep the rest for the people who turn up?
Of course i wouldn't have a great deal against showing everything up front! ;D
Isn't it usual to show a few pieces as a preview, then keep the rest for the people who turn up?
Of course i wouldn't have a great deal against showing everything up front! ;D
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Before or After?, by doublehelix on Jan 3, 2009 19:59:55 GMT 1, Before, for us over here on UK terra firma.
Before, for us over here on UK terra firma.
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Before or After?, by speebe on Jan 3, 2009 20:57:07 GMT 1, I think it's good to provide a teaser and also build interest etc
In the flesh the artwork always throws up hidden facets not illustrated in the photos, and thus keeps the show/exhibition fresh.
As long as you're prepared to stick to your guns and not be swayed by the comments of forum members, i'd say go for it.
A seasoned artist like you shouldn't have anything to worry about.
I think it's good to provide a teaser and also build interest etc
In the flesh the artwork always throws up hidden facets not illustrated in the photos, and thus keeps the show/exhibition fresh.
As long as you're prepared to stick to your guns and not be swayed by the comments of forum members, i'd say go for it.
A seasoned artist like you shouldn't have anything to worry about.
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Before or After?, by chav on Jan 3, 2009 21:35:10 GMT 1, Hey Rene, if you are nervous about a big show you want to give Mr Brainwash a shout, I reckon he could give you a few pointers, he's an expert in this field, let me know and I will PM you his e-mail address.... 
Hey Rene, if you are nervous about a big show you want to give Mr Brainwash a shout, I reckon he could give you a few pointers, he's an expert in this field, let me know and I will PM you his e-mail address.... |
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Before or After?, by Urban Painting on Jan 3, 2009 21:37:43 GMT 1, GOOD IDEA.
GOOD IDEA. |
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Before or After?, by Guest on Jan 3, 2009 23:30:54 GMT 1, Hey Rene, if you are nervous about a big show you want to give Mr Brainwash a shout, I reckon he could give you a few pointers, he's an expert in this field, let me know and I will PM you his e-mail address....
I thought Rene was Mr Brainwash ;D
Have a good year mate, and let us see work in progress for your show.
Hey Rene, if you are nervous about a big show you want to give Mr Brainwash a shout, I reckon he could give you a few pointers, he's an expert in this field, let me know and I will PM you his e-mail address.... I thought Rene was Mr Brainwash ;D Have a good year mate, and let us see work in progress for your show. |
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romanywg
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October 2006
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Before or After?, by romanywg on Jan 4, 2009 0:02:46 GMT 1, A few teasers but only parts of complete works. In my mind nothing complete should be shown ahead of the show. Sickboy did that recently and I thought the show was going to be absolutely amazing. But the 2 pieces that were shown were far and away the best pieces there. So I felt a little deflated.
A few teasers but only parts of complete works. In my mind nothing complete should be shown ahead of the show. Sickboy did that recently and I thought the show was going to be absolutely amazing. But the 2 pieces that were shown were far and away the best pieces there. So I felt a little deflated.
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Rene Gagnon
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September 2007
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Before or After?, by Rene Gagnon on Jan 4, 2009 14:03:30 GMT 1, GOOD IDEA.
Lmao.. thats a great idea.
oh and thanks for all the kind words on the print give away.
GOOD IDEA. Lmao.. thats a great idea. oh and thanks for all the kind words on the print give away. |
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ricobenfico
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May 2008
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Before or After?, by ricobenfico on Jan 4, 2009 18:15:08 GMT 1, Yes, I agree with Romanywg, just a small part of a few of your pieces to whet the appetite. Even though I won't make the show unfortunately (in Scotland) I like to see photo's of the pieces in the show when it opens. Always a fan and owner of some of your canvas'. Lookin forward to the teasers Rene...
Yes, I agree with Romanywg, just a small part of a few of your pieces to whet the appetite. Even though I won't make the show unfortunately (in Scotland) I like to see photo's of the pieces in the show when it opens. Always a fan and owner of some of your canvas'. Lookin forward to the teasers Rene...
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Martin Whatson
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May 2007
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Before or After?, by Martin Whatson on Jan 4, 2009 18:32:35 GMT 1, I like suprises, but dont mind seeing some pieces before either!
Hard to produce new stuff and not show it to anyone tho!
Looking forward to this Rene!
I like suprises, but dont mind seeing some pieces before either!
Hard to produce new stuff and not show it to anyone tho!
Looking forward to this Rene!
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Rene Gagnon
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September 2007
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Before or After?, by Rene Gagnon on Jan 4, 2009 19:15:03 GMT 1, Hard to produce new stuff and not show it to anyone tho!
thats the problem!!!
Hard to produce new stuff and not show it to anyone tho! thats the problem!!! |
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bonesy
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July 2006
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Before or After?, by bonesy on Jan 4, 2009 20:04:22 GMT 1, Ill be at the opening and would like to see a few preview pieces.
Ill be at the opening and would like to see a few preview pieces. |
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