Career Research Blog
Research Part A
5 Key People:
Genevieve Williams | September 5, No Reply Yet
Charlene | September 6, No Reply Yet
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Viewer Profile:
Genevieve Williams, Founder and Director of GW Contemporary in Laguna Beach. Genevieve had curated many galleries for 15+ years and established her own gallery, GW Contemporary, that has been up an running for over a year now. She received a 2025 Emerging Art Leader Award from Arts Orange County. Her gallery composes of contemporary artists around the world to spark international conversations, going against the traditional focus of the Laguna Beach art scene.
Genevieve was born in Sydney, Australia, and she studied Art History and Theory at University of Sydney. She moved to Orange County around 2015 to work as a director for Peter Blake Gallery and then later established her GW Contemporary. She enjoys serving guest panels at universities, exploring local nature and coastal paths, and traveling back and forth from the U.S. and Australia.
https://gwcontemporary.com/ (There’s a Press tab)
Research Part B
5 Websites: URL + 1 sentence each minimum
I like that it starts with an entire image of their painting. Very simple. The font is quite thin and really tiny, it may not be easy for some to read. There’s an interesting panel where all the images are connected that you can select from. The images are kind of huge when viewing, the pro is you get to see the details and the con is you can’t really the view whole thing at once. I do like the paragraphs describing each exhibit she has done.
I find their page to be pretty accessible, you can either use the tabs or just keep on scrolling on the main page to reach the other sections. I like how it starts with one piece at the top to showcase their style. I also find it interesting how they order their works from oldest to newest works on their gallery page, I feel like usually people put the most recent or favorites on top. I wish there was an About page to learn more about them and their progression of their style. I think it works effectively for ordering works, but it could be a bit more interesting or compelling with more information if no one knows the artist.
https://haevanlee.com/buffer-zone
This website is really cool, but I think there is way too much going on. I like the idea of having visual effects going on in the background, however, it is taking more of my focus than the artworks and words on the page. I also like there’s already a translation in both Korean and English, easily read by either viewers.
The website is very plain compared to her artworks which is fine since it’s showcasing the work, but I wish there were more color or personal style. I got a little confused when I clicked on the images in the beginning and it took me straight to her shop instead of making the initial image bigger. I am also not really a fan of seeing one item at a time while shopping. I do like the About page, learning more about her and how it relates to her works.
https://artsynish.com/collections/limited-edition-giclee-prints
I like the cohesive color palette and theme on the website and how I am instantly met with the newest print release available to purchase. I like scrolling down the main page and being able to see updates, works they made, and who the artist is. It’s very informative on the galleries she has done and About page. I think the website is more commerce focused which makes it more appealing.
