Argh.
Got a message on my phone this morning, and had to go down to the Lounge during lunch — apparently the manager of the place doesn’t like the way I’ve hung my work. Some of it is (very obviously) deliberately crooked, and they just don’t get it. I’ve also hung some stuff where I thought I could, but was apparently not supposed to. It will all be how I want it tonight, but tomorrow morning I have to go back in and change it all. 
Also, they think my prices are too high, but they really have no say there, as I deal with any sales and they don’t take any commission. But that didn’t stop them commenting about it.
As if I wasn’t already stressed enough. I wish someone had said something yesterday…
Comments
Comment from Crumpet
Time March 14, 2007 at 10:24 pm
They are pretty cool — just stuff like that from one person can be frustrating. It’s odd — that was probably the most commented on work from the night — everybody loved it. I’ve got over my inital frustration now though, and I’ll go in tomorrow and change it. At least I know that other people like it now. 
Comment from Crumpet
Time March 14, 2007 at 10:25 pm
And yeah, I’m more than happy to take offers from people regarding my work — it’s common practice in the art world.
Comment from vetti
Time March 15, 2007 at 2:55 pm
note to self: no matter how cool a venue may seem, always ask for written specs on where/how pieces can be displayed, and what the house rules are. sad really…
Comment from A
Time March 14, 2007 at 5:46 pm
I think the way you’ve hung your work and the people at Lounge not understanding it is fair enough. It’s your show, sure, but it’s their space, so compromise is necessary.
Lounge have no right to comment on your pieces, however. You’ve worked damn hard on your art, and you should be rewarded for your efforts. Perhaps just see how things go tonight, and if the feedback you get from everyone else is that your work is a bit steep, then perhaps consider re-pricing your work, or alternatively, coming to private arrangements on price with individual buyers. Just because you may have priced something at a particular price isn’t to say you wouldn’t accept something close to that price, but slightly lower, right?
I dunno… I thought Lounge were cool. They sound like anal retentive nerds right now.