Love Letters, Peter Atkins, 2016

On Monday we found out which artists we’d be paired with for our artist portrait videos. This meant, of course, that we were finally thrust headfirst into our major assignment. I will be working with Peter Atkins.

I went home that day feeling super overwhelmed, but once I broke down everything that needed to be done and began filling in a production calendar I was feeling a lot better. I organised to meet Peter in his studio on Wednesday – it was fantastic to talk to him and exchange ideas, as well as see the studio space and artwork up close.

Peter Atkins’ love letters project is exhibiting at Spring 1883 over the weekend, and he is giving a talk on Sunday, so I will sure to make use of those filming opportunities.

I think I will film the portrait on a DSLR as their small size is advantageous as the Peter’s studio and other places I will be filming are quite small. I’d love try to use lights when I’m filming as I haven’t used them much before.

Peter has indicated that he would like the video to be more than just a to-camera interview. I’m more than happy to take up the challenge to create something that is different and exciting and reflects Peter’s work well.