Plays Well With Others

I cannot create in a group. For me, visiting with people and watching what they are doing is absolutely irresistible. So I was curious about my friend, artist Nona Parry's recent experience. She was kind enough to write this guest post:

Because art is such an individual response to ideas, thoughts, environment, and events, Arting tends to be a rather solitary practice. And when the art one makes is wildly different from that made in one's physical community, solitude can become remoteness.

This is something I find living in New Zealand. The Tribe I identify with are under-represented in Wellington. So while I'm Stateside for seven months, I am eager to meet and make art with those who are on my own wavelength.

Recently, I spent two days with a pair of dear art-friends in SoCal. There are so many advantages to Arting with empathetic others! Probably the most obvious is the sharing of techniques. Not only do I get to try out new-to-me techniques, but to share what we've learned in experimenting for ourselves; learning a faster, simpler, more
ergonomic way to do something is a major benefit of Arting with others!

Another benefit is sharing supplies and resources. Trading supplies creates access to unique or unusual components [I brought shells and vintage items from New Zealand], and group-buys reduces the financial outlay for everyone.

But the best benefit of Arting with others is the camaraderie and support we share! With multiple imaginations working, there are no mistakes that cannot be altered or covered, or made a feature of! "What if..." is such a fertile group game, with prolific and inspiring results!

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I love this photo of Nona !













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