Sunday 7 January 2018

Thoughts on Collaboration

Session 4        R & Z   Nov 2017
 I like doing things to challenge myself, which is probably why I enjoy doing collaborations with other artists. Not everyone feels the same. Some of my creative friends can't understand why I would willingly want to share my artistic journey with someone else. Unfathomable!

Session 1        R & Z  July 2017
Maybe one of the reasons is because - for me - collaboration is another way to engage in a deep and meaningful dialogue with another. A true creative connection can only be achieved if both parties are genuine and the relationship is honest. Trust, respect and clear boundaries are crucial for success.

Session 3       R & Z  Sept 2017

The images shown here are some of the results from a six month long collaborative project I did with a painter friend (who wishes to remain anonymous). Our project started around July 2017 and reached it's natural conclusion in early December. It was a good project in that I feel we both achieved our goal to stretch ourselves as artists and grow - a great way to end one year and start the next. I look forward to new and more exciting collaborative adventures in 2018. Happy New Year!

Session 1        R & Z  July 2017