This video is a recording of a session reviewing artists' portfolios. Emmanuelle Callerame leads the session, providing feedback to Sylvie and Nadia on their respective portfolios. The focus is on refining the layout, content, and overall presentation for maximum impact.
Emmanuelle noted that while Sylvie's choice of portrait format was less common than landscape, it worked well. She acknowledged that landscape might be easier to view on computer screens, but the portrait format could help Sylvie's portfolio stand out. She also pointed out that the portrait format might be particularly well-suited for mobile viewing.
The feedback suggested replacing Sylvie's "Welcome" page with a more informative biography. It was recommended that the biography include 5-7 key facts about Sylvie, such as where she lives, how long she's worked in ceramics, her previous career, and her inspirations. The feedback also suggested combining Sylvie's "Artistic Approach" pages into a single, more concise page.
The feedback on Nadia's portfolio was mixed regarding the black background. While some found it elegant and effective in highlighting the artwork, others felt it was too heavy or overwhelming. Suggestions included exploring alternative background colors (e.g., dark gray, deep blue) or potentially alternating black and white backgrounds to create visual rhythm. Specific concerns were raised about certain images being visually "crushed" by the black background, suggesting brightening those images as a potential solution.
Several recommendations were made: Reduce the number of images per page to a maximum of two (especially in the portrait format), eliminate the "stair-step" image arrangement on some pages, and consider adding captions or titles to individual artworks to enhance clarity. Also, it was suggested that the order of artwork could be improved by considering chronological order, thematic groupings, or a narrative flow that better reflects Nadia's artistic development and intentions.
