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Blogging the journey from my studio cross continents to international collaborations, and the ripples and reflections back into my practice.
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My conundrum: studio craft is essentially a self-directed solo affair. The many hours spent each day, in the studio, by myself, is what my work needs. Work suffers if there are too many voices, too many hands. But creative breakthroughs in my studio practice are often the ongoing reflections from working collectively, becoming creatively immersed with others, collaborating in a cross-disciplinary cross-media community of makers.
This blog explores the process of journeying from the safe, solo studio space across the world to engage in several international collaborations, and to examine their impacts on my studio practice.
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Only the Echoes Remain
Started by Ross Annels Jul 1, 2012. 0 Replies 2 Likes
And then, it’s over. The pieces are gathered up for photography, tools are packed, and workshops cleaned. All that remains is the auction and the goodbyes.Members of the public are invited to share a meal and attend the auction - a few notable collectors are in the audience, as well as friends and relatives of the artists. The auction is a great success - a fabulous pair of auctioneers who are associated with the Center for Art in Wood drive the processes with humour and skill. Two favourite moments: early in the auction they drive a mock bidding war between non-existent buyers, taking a piece that had raised a tiny opening bid to over $6000, much confusion and laughter ensues. And a truly poignant moment, a young woman buying her first piece at an auction, made by a friend from timber donated by her family, is moved to the point of (private) tears by her successful bid. It is a rare and precious thing to make work that embodies such strong connection. It came from the lake - some of…Continue
The Pointy end of Echo Lake
Started by Ross Annels. Last reply by Brigitte Martin Jun 29, 2012. 1 Reply 1 Like
There is a tipping point in every collaboration event - when the mood changes from the playful “maybe” and “how about” to the realisation that there isn’t much time left.“We have to get these pieces done in time for photography and the auction”: Is there enough time for the glue/paint to dry, How can we do this that we didn’t really think through in our playfulness, …Continue
Nakashima Studios
Started by Ross Annels Jun 24, 2012. 0 Replies 0 Likes
One of the great joys of attending a collaboration event is the generous, talented and creative people you meet. This post is a personal thank you to Miriam Carpenter, one of the go-to people of the collaboration, who successfully worked on many too many projects, including our lamp project!Miriam with Mark SfirriMiriam CarvingMiriam is an industrial design graduate of RISD and works with Mira Nakashima as a designer at the Nakashima Studios.George Nakashima stands out as a very significant figure in the development of the studio furniture landscape. Many furniture makers have found inspiration in his work and lifestyle. Nakashima’s work…Continue
Getting Earnest at Echo
Started by Ross Annels. Last reply by Ross Annels Jun 24, 2012. 3 Replies 1 Like
Things have begun in earnest now - well at least as earnest as they get at a collaboration event.Harvey wore a carefully selected non-matching socks every dayHumour plays a big role in collaboration, building relationships and generating playful projects.An oarsome bench takes shape…Continue
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Comment by Pat Morrow on March 14, 2012 at 11:58am -
I love your thoughts about 'place' Ross. Attached is a photo of one of my thoughts on place. The world is so much bigger than us. When do you start your trip?
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Comment by Sabiha Mujtaba on March 2, 2012 at 10:40am -
Hi Ross, Looking forward to watching your journey in the States.I have admired your work greatly. I'm in midst of my first collaborative experience headed by metal-smith Jen Townsend (NY) and painter Sheena graham-George (UK) It is an invigorating process across cultures and continents. For me the commissioned work I do for customers/clients can feel collaborative (with parameters) that do open directions beyond the project.
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Comment by Tom Supensky on February 1, 2012 at 4:44pm -
Pardon my ignorance, but what is a PM? My email is supensky@gforcecable.com
It might be best to commute that way.
Cheers,
Tom
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Comment by The Justified Sinner on February 1, 2012 at 4:17pm -
Certainly, Tom! Send me a PM and I will put you in touch with her.
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Comment by Tom Supensky on February 1, 2012 at 9:09am
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Some valid points for a collaboration...it can open new directions and one can learn new techniques...why not?
We go to Bristol at least once a year. We'll look up Lisa.
Tom
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Comment by The Justified Sinner on February 1, 2012 at 3:24am
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Yay! Excellent idea for a group. I LOVE collaborations and have several people I return to time and time again, notably Lisa Stevens, a ceramics artist in Bristol who has worked with me on several of my "big" pieces. She created the mushrooms in "A Forest", the skull on one of the "Four Cocktail Rings of the Apocalypse" and one of her test samples inspired me to make a homage to her in "The Mysterious Adventure of Lady Stevens".
The other person I like to work with is Dee Wilder, who works in polymer clay. She made the bird-skulls on "Ceremonial Pendant for Sepulchrave, 76th Earl of Groan" and "Richard III".
All of these photographs are on my page of Crafthaus.
For me, a collaboration allows me to work with materials that I don't have the skills or interest in using and the collaborator gets to see their work used in, perhaps, a new context.
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Comment by Tom Supensky on January 31, 2012 at 4:47pm
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Collaboration has a number of implications. For most artists, the idea of collaborating detracts from personal directions. The best you can be comes from within. Nonetheless, there can be times when working with others on a project has its advantages. Collaboration can inspire rather than influence. Combining the skills of a number of persons can add to the final result of an art object. In ceramic art there has been a number of instances where one person makes the form and another applies the decoration, glaze, etc.
Crossing continents opens yet another possibility for the growth of an artist. My experiences in Germany, England, Korea, and Australia has given me valuable insight as to where my own work might head. In a sense, the influence of other parts of the world is a form of collaboration. With today's open world through the media and ease of travel, this form of collaboration is more possible than ever. This road to crossing continents and collaboration will lead to a more universal approach to art. Is that a good thing, or is it just one of those inevitible results of the passing of time? So much more to say, but at another time.
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I'll leave my Toronto report with a few notes about the conference lectures and presentations. I'd have to say that there certainly was a mosaic of diversity in the 3+ days at the Royal York Hotel. From Damian Skinner's stoic keynote series on the jewelry making/marketing universe in his musical New Zealand accent, through a series of very short "rapid-fire" presentations by a wide variety of artists, to the Professional Development Seminar that lashed the artists and their works to the…See More
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Your work is fabulous!
Billie"
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For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist. Join us each month! There will be surprises around every corner, with photos, videos, SNAG conference coverage, and occasional interviews by rising artists!See More
Jennifer Dewey left a comment for John Lunn"Regardless of concert, we could meet Saturday morning and walk into show together... I do want to show you the extra chasing tools at some point (hope I remember to pack them - note to self), in case you want any of them :) Here's my cell…"
John Lunn left a comment for Jennifer Dewey"Im doing the standing room only on the dance floor at Santana. I stand all day at my work bench so standing through a concert is no biggie for me.
Otherwise, after the show or the next morning we could have breakfast and head into the jewelry…"
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Jennifer Dewey left a comment for John Lunn"So glad you'll be able to buzz through show... it is HUGE, I hear, so probably difficult to meet up there.
I was thinking about seeing Santana... maybe I'll bite the bullet and we could meet up there. What section are your…"
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- by Rebecca Rose. 2013, SNAG/crafthaus Scholarship Recipient
For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist and maker.
Join us each month! There will be surprises around every corner, with photos, videos, SNAG conference coverage, and occasional interviews by rising artists!
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