I have attached the press release above as an edited pdf. I have highlighted aspects I think are informative and useful. As the press release is online, its quite plain and simple, an A4 sheet as oppose to a booklet or different paper type. When thinking about this even if I were to release something online I would perhaps add some colour or make it a downloadable poster. I do also understand that press releases have to be clear and have versions with bigger fonts etc for those with impaired vision so the simplicity is probably due to this.
I think its very informative, with the general dates and private view dates all visible and the first thing we read about. It then moves along through each piece of work, expressing the interest and where this came from and then despairing the word to an audience and giving them context. It enriches the work they are seeing before them and helps the understanding. This then led into the next paragraph about the second selection of work that avaliable to view, which is related to this work and stems from her interest in family and more specifically children before the camera. It was well written and easy to understand.
There was then some information on Dijsktra’s practice in general, almost like a mini CV with other places she has displayed work and awards and books that she is connected to.
I think it was a informative and well written press release, which gave me just enough detail that I could wander round with knowledge on the subject but still make up my own opinion and think deeply about the work.
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