After a while of wandering I found the Tate - I was much more impressed with the building opposite The Museum of Liverpool! Beautiful even in the rain. I wasn't really impressed by 'Mark Rothko's Seagram murals.' I understood the mood they imposed it was sombre and dark the canvases were the perfect size. However I didn't believe they had any particular quality to them in terms of painting.
Upstairs in the 'DLA Piper series: This is Sculpture' it was much more interesting. A vast variety of works were displayed and I will mention the ones that stood out for me. Jeff Koon's 'Three ball total equilibrium' The Tate had some videos of school children debating the pieces, this being one of them.
Is it really art? I enjoyed Dali's Autumnal cannibalism. It took me a few seconds to take in the image but I was right in there investigating the brush skills the texture of the paint on the canvas, it was compelling.
On the way down I came across this amazing building changing colour, pretty spectacular although no idea what the building was.
As part of the Liverpool Design Festival D&AD had one put on a Presidents Lecture. This conversation between Patrick and Michael was fascinating and totally inspiring. Michael began by telling us "This is not a lecture" "Don't expect answers from me, Don't expect me to be right" Because as soon as you admit you are right and believe you are right - you loose any curiosity and inquisitiveness (attributes all creative thinkers should have.)
Michael's talk was refreshing his thinking simple and radical, rational and risky. When looking for a colour he old us not to head for the pantone book - but to head to the park.
He discussed our cultures structured agreement systems. How awards constrict the Design world. Because we only end up seeing or knowing a great deal about very little. We are told what is good design and shown what that is supposed to look like. Michael quickly explained that boldness can easily transform into arrogance.
When asked how he deals with suits. The example of the policeman was used. In the case of a policeman you shouldn't deal to the uniform you should deal with the human being. As with the Marketing Director you deal with the human and not the job title. Appeal to the human when you are presenting or pitching. Explain the idea don't show it. If you cannot explain the idea using no visuals then you have a good pitch.
"You don't hire the portfolio - you hire the human" a common misconception for graduates when showing their portfolios. Michael backed this up by illustrating Graphic Design as the handle on a suitcase - It must be able to carry the message and its weight.
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