Today we ventured out to Rochdale for a little exhibition called "Shop." (See Sat.19th post). This was a nostalgic look at the commercial success of the Rochdale borough between 1900 and 1950, with reproductions of displays to reflect the social history. It featured the local Post Office, Grocers and Cobblers as well as the Clothes, Sweets and Toy shops, all packed with visual history.
The most interesting part of the exhibition for me was the old packaging styles and I would like this to be something that influences my design style, moving away from the digital aspects and more towards hand drawn illustrations/collages. It has been a while since I have done anything like that so it might be a challenge but this exhibition made me realise I want to give it a go. I adore ephemera and the museum part of this centre also displayed a variety of old packages and posters, and objects such as televisions and cameras throughout the ages.
Notably it was interactive - but Kirsty and I learnt never to 'lift and sniff' - esp. when it comes to the old style toilets. Let that be a warning to you.
We plan to go back to another exhibition there that starts in January, featuring the work of Julie Arkell. Her paper 'Creatures' look so cute!
And when we go -
Gemma - I insist you buy that gorgeous 'I ♥ Rochdale' bag.
You know you want it.
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