I've had quite a bit of media attention. I have spent a lot of time and energy getting that attention. It is terrific thing when you get a good plug in some prominent publication with full credit. That's great, and it is always appreciated.
When I first started trying to get my name/designs out there it was always such a let down when those things didn't happen. Perhaps an image may have been used, but my name wasn't included with it. I always thought of that as a wasted opportunity. How will anyone know that was mine? How will they get to know my name? Ahhhh!
These days I'm not generally fussed if I get a credit or not. As long as I get one some of the time, it doesn't have to be all of the time. I like the little mentions, or images used in various places. I think of them as a form of subtle promotion. Each time these things happen I imagine I'm getting into a few more people's subconscious, and perhaps the next time they see something of mine it will trigger a memory. A form of subliminal advertising perhaps!
Recent examples:
The above K.W.DOGGETT Fine Paper brochure has an image of a Craft Victoria booklet opened on a page that features my work (the spotty one).
Some of my pieces get a mention in this Age article (the bangles of course!)
2 comments:
I'm sure it all adds up to more awareness of your work in the public psyche - lucky you spotted those examples!
I read Margaux's post and had a memory flashback of a customers comment to her friend at the Design Market.. " Just rubbish at this stall".
But I'm all for subliminal memory triggers of the positive kind.
I saw the lino brooches got a little mention too,lets hope for lots of sales....
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