The Mere Distinction of Colour — James Madison's Montpelier
The Mere Distinction of Colour, a 13,800-square-foot permanent exhibition on slavery at James Madison's Montpelier in Montpelier Station, Virginia, opened in June 2017; exhibit design by Proun Design with Neal Mayer, fabrication by Mystic Scenic Studios, and media production by Northern Light Productions.
| Venue | James Madison's Montpelier |
|---|---|
| Project type | New Exhibition |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2017 |
| Technologies | multi-screen film, immersive projection, audio programs |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Proun Design | Exhibit Design | Project direction, content development, and graphic design. |
| neal-mayer | Exhibit Design | Space planning and 3D exhibit design. Neal Mayer is an individual solo exhibit-design consultant (nealmayer.com). |
| Mystic Custom Fabrication | Fabrication | |
| Northern Light Productions | Content Production | Media production |
Description
The exhibition includes five interactive stations, a multi-screen presentation, an immersive projection experience, and two audio programs, including "Fate in the Balance," a first-person narrative in a storeroom setting, and "Legacies of Slavery," a five-screen film. It received the National Council on Public History's 2018 Outstanding Public History Project award and two 2018 AAM MUSE Silver awards.
Sources
- https://www.montpelier.org/the-mere-distinction-of-colour/
- https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/james-madisons-montpelier-unveils-groundbreaking-exhibition-the-mere-distinction-of-colour-300468158.html
- https://www.proundesign.com/items/the-mere-distinction-of-colour
- https://nlprod.com/item/james-madisons-montpelier/