Exhibition Theme

The theme of the exhibition was determined through discussing our interests and researching how they could be related to an exhibition theme. My interest in psychology is something that I wanted to be able to explore within this exhibition as well as finding a theme that relates to a range of disciplines.

When the term image is used, it is being used to refer to a range of different mediums. e.g. a photograph, fine art piece, type based design etc. 

Perfection/Imperfection
- The state or quality of being perfect
- A fault, blemish, or undesirable feature
- Each are a current topic in todays media
- Can be interpreted in a range of different mediums

Manipulation
- Image manipulation is a very current topic in todays media
- Some photographic manipulation is considered skilful however also has negative opinions of unethical practice
- Exhibition could be used to educate the audience of 'image' manipulation and the positive/negative effects that this can have. Could also encourage viewers to be more aware of an images origin
- Psychological manipulation: a type of social influence that aims to change behaviour through abusive, deceptive tactics. 

Deception
- Concealing or misrepresenting the truth
- Positive and negative
- 'fooling the viewer' 
- Possible exploration of alternative curation methods
- Psychology; in studies, the participants are often deceived in order for the experiment to be taken place.

Perception
- The way that something is interpreted
- J. J. Gibson, 'The visual field is created by light falling on our eyes; the visual world, however, interprets these patterns of light as reality. The visual world, then, is an interpretation of reality but not reality itself. It is an image created in the brain, formed by an integration of immediate multi-sensory information, prior to experience, and cultural learning.' 
- 'perception always intercedes between reality and ourselves
- Range of mediums
- Possible exploration of alternative curation methods


The decided theme is Perception. From discussing a range of themes, it became evident that this brief could be extended to a number of exhibitions.