Today is the opening day of our day-long exhibition. We installed the columns and reviewed every detail and made relevant changes to them. Then we located the objects inside the columns, and for the poster, we attached a “do not touch” graphic design on its column and marked three-foot touch distance on the floor by tape. We centered on what we want users to feel when entering our exhibition: overwhelmingness and intensity. After completing the preparations for our display, we prepared scripts for a curatorial walkthrough, what curators do to acquaint their show to their colleagues. The walkthrough can be approached more personally, which is different from the A-text. We decided to first, introduce ourselves, then vocalize the extracted parts from the A-text, and then talk about the assigned objects in order, then share the difficulties we faced during the camp, and then reply to questions from the crowd. Below is the entire script:
Everyone: (In order) I am (name) from (place), and I am going into (grade) at (school).
Anna: Design of the 20th century, aesthetic innovations in the craft, top of their classes, these designers paved the way for new and innovative techniques in their fields.
Jesse: Each object represents a great example of the mastery of its craft.
Maddy: The following four objects from different periods, cultures, and aesthetic perspectives connect through the theme of innovation.
Hannah: We invite you to immerse yourself in our exhibition. After the guided tour, we encourage you to look at our pamphlet and learn more about the display of four objects. Trevor is starting us off.
Trevor: (Describing the vessel and personal experiences)
Anna & Jesse: (Describing the poster and personal experiences)
Maddy: (Describing the necklace and personal experiences)
Hannah: This hat from Cameroon, known as an ashetu, is used to emphasize the high status of the limited number of wearers. Each of its crocheted burls contains a small wooden peg to maintain its unique and massive shape, which magically drew me into it.
Trevor: (Sharing the hardships of selecting the objects and collaboration) Does anyone have questions?
Everyone: (Answering questions)
Trevor: Enjoy the rest of your time at the Cooper Hewitt.
The viewers asked us questions regarding hardships of collaborating, the selections of the objects, placement of the display, researching, and the brochures. The Cooper Hewitt design camp succeeded.
