Interview record
I conducted individual interviews with each artist, with each interview lasting approximately 30 minutes. My inquiries primarily focused on two aspects. Firstly, I asked about the background, topics, and processes of their works. Secondly, I inquired about their reflections and experiences in creating micro movie within a short timeframe, considering the unique art form. During the interview process, some artists also shared their contemplations on their roles as multifaceted creators. They expressed reluctance in defining themselves as a particular type of artist, such as a “director” or a “screenwriter,” and so on.
Here is the guidebook for the movie exhibition, which includes translated interviews with the artists. The purpose of this guidebook is to provide the audience with a comprehensive understanding of each artist’s thoughts.
Reflections on the Staging of My Project
In this stage of my curating project, I am pleased to see that the structure of my exhibition has taken shape. One of the aspects that has worked well for me is the development of my theme. I believe that the entire exhibition flows coherently, with each microfilm revolving around this theme. I am also delighted with the pleasant collaborations I have had with the artists. Most of them have expressed their honor in showcasing their works in a city outside of China, which is exactly what I had hoped for – providing a better platform and a wider audience for my artists while adding the voices of Chinese artists to the local film exhibition in Edinburgh.
However, I have also identified some boundaries in the development of the exhibition. Due to the short timeframe for curating, I was only able to connect with four artists and feature four pieces of their work, which is far from my initial expectations. This may result in the exhibition not being as rich as I had envisioned, and it’s possible that just as the audience begins to develop an interest in these films, they may realize that the exhibition is coming to an end. Additionally, language and regional barriers have posed significant challenges. I had originally hoped to invite some of the artists to engage in face-to-face discussions with the audience, but the time zone and translation between Chinese and English are unresolved issues for now. As a result, I had to give up this idea and instead conduct interviews in advance, presenting the interview texts in the exhibition’s guidebook, in the hope that the audience can still gain more information through this format.
Despite these limitations, the cohesive theme and collaboration with artists have been successful, and I think the exhibition will still provide a valuable experience for the audience.
