What I can say about the origins of this project: My dear friend Mari and I went out for a beer one night. In the dim light of one of Chicago's best beer gardens, we brainstormed a a process by which we hoped to involve some members of our shared community in a visual art project. We drafted this initial idea on the back of a napkin. Less than two weeks later, we had a plan and participants. Two months after that, this collaboration displayed thirteen 12" x 12" paintings, all made in collaboration. Each of thirteen collaborators participant was responsible for 2 small pieces, which were displayed next to each other in the row. In theory, the hand of each participant could be noticed across the work of two pieces. Everyone used canvas as a support, but the participants used a variety of 2-dimensional media: charcoal, oil, acrylic, collage, mixed media, etc.
Collaborating partners were chosen randomly; it was only coincidence that Mari and I worked together. My other collaborator, Susan, happens to be a friend and I was also delighted to have the opportunity to work with her. It is important to note that Susan began our collaborative piece, passed it to me, and then I passed it back to her, after which she returned it to me, and I ultimately finished the piece. I began the piece with Mari, and the same process ensued. I will have more to write about the collaborative creative process for this project, and in general, in the future.
At present, I want to share the work that I created with my collaborators. A more detailed description of the project, as well as images of other participants' work can be found on the we. art. blog or flickr site.
"universal. thread."
Susan Raedeke
Laura Wetter
"whole. arrival."
Laura Wetter
Mari Lamp
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