This project explores the concept of comfort within the built environment focusing on art galleries. Comfort is taken for granted but when it is missing there is a process of acceptance, embracing the discomfort. By conforming to the built environment rather than questioning the way we interact with space we lose meaningful access. Understanding that access to a space is more than just physical, can create more comfortable inclusive environments. The built environment accepts many ablest structures neglecting welcome to all natures. The project discusses the societal expectations within art galleries, which have caused a history of exclusion in the space.
Through exploring creative methods and performance, the project was able to critique
the National Portraits Gallery(NPG) approach to meaningful access to art. There have been
many ways of expression that have influenced solidarity to change societal views, creating a
more inclusive world. Rejecting what is seen as the ‘norm’ has progressed society more inclusively. Within the realm of art, access is slowly becoming a focal point changing our
perception of engagement with art. When focusing on how the NPG aims to meet the diverse
bodyminds of the population it becomes apparent how they assume that all needs are being met creating a sense of neglect of meaningful access.
THE NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY
Due to copyright issues from the NPG, I cannot publicly share the video of the coat being worn within the gallery. (Please request if you would like to see it)