Exhibition Experience：Jaune Quick-to-See Smith 

American Native artist, activist, educator, and curator
This exhibition marks the first time her works have been shown in Scotland, aiming to explore the history and politics of land management, with a focus on her criticism of colonial history and land appropriation. On display are her paintings and large-scale canoe sculptures. She often incorporates newspapers, commercial symbols, and advertisements into her paintings, making her works not only visual art but also political statements.

Link:https://www.fruitmarket.co.uk/jaune-quick-to-see-smithwilding-2/

Fruit Market’s “Wilding” exhibition layout:

Divided into two main exhibition floors：

First floor:The entrance provides exhibition catalogues and background information on the related works
A large number of works on display are collages and large paintings of the American map series, exploring topics related to land and colonization.

Second floor:A canoe installation filled with animals is suspended above the central staircase, visually connecting the two floors. It not only saves floor space but also has a “leading line” visual effect
Large-scale figure paintings and animal images are displayed, which are more delicate and spiritual
In the public area on the second floor, a video of the artist’s son talking about the works and Smith is provided to enhance visitors’ understanding of the artist. Next to the viewing area, there are a reading area and a drawing area to enhance visitor interaction. 

The design of exhibition spaces is not merely about hanging up the works properly, but rather, through the design of the visiting routes and structures, to achieve an immersive narrative effect.

Course Reflection: As a form of collective thinking and working

Advantages:

1. More diverse expertise and perspectives:
   Collective work brings together people from different professional backgrounds, allowing them to share ideas and generate a wider range of perspectives.

2. Sharing the workload:
   Tasks can be divided among members, which reduces individual pressure and helps save time.

3. Promotes learning:
   Members can learn from one another, increase motivation, and use others’ strengths to make up for their own weaknesses.

Disadvantages:

1. Conflicts are more likely to occur:
   Differences in opinions and a lack of communication can easily lead to conflicts.

2. Unequal distribution of responsibility:
   Some members may contribute more work than others, which can create a sense of unfairness.

3. Overconsidering others’ opinions:
   During group discussions, individuals may compromise too much in order to consider others’ ideas, which can weaken their own voice.

Week 2: Course Reflection and Exhibition Experience / Vivien Jiang / Curating (2025-2026)[SEM2] by is licensed under a