The Visual Narrative, 2019
The proposed project aimed at staging a collection of minerals from Geological Museum in Copenhagen, creating fascination and involvement with the objects on display. The exhibition consisted of a series of three rooms, space for ‘context’, ‘observation’ and ‘relation’. The project focused on space for observation, embracing an experience-oriented exhibition strategy, without forgetting the physical encounter with the real objects. Through the exhibition narrative, I wanted the visitor to reflect upon our relationship with nature and use of natural resources.
The solution was a flexible display design, allowing for multiple configurations, providing a grid framework for the curation process. Two glass frames acted as filters in between the objects and the visitors, utilizing the refraction of light to either zooming in or zooming out and blurring the characteristics of the mineral. The design focused on highlighting the aesthetic qualities of the minerals as a method towards engagement.
Inspiration for the faceted design derived from the crystal structures and the inherent facets of minerals.
Furthermore the design focused on creating a visual hierarchy as well as encouraging an exploratory movement through the space.
The current exhibition: In the mineral halls, a selection of the Geological Museum's extensive collection of minerals is displayed; in total, the mineralogical collection at the Geological Museum comprises over 3,000 mineral species, with an estimated 100,000 specimens.
The collection is displayed in two large halls and two smaller rooms. Most of the space is occupied by the systematic exhibition in the two large halls. Here, the minerals are arranged according to their chemical composition, presented in the old, long horizontal display cases.
Concept sketches from the process
Concept sketches from the process
Concept sketches from the process
Concept sketches from the process
Final render of 'the room for observation'
The exhibition consisted of a series of three rooms, space for ‘context’, ‘observation’ and ‘relation’, focusing on the room for 'observation'
Research from the process
Material tests from the process
