Original work from “Straight” as input to Berry & Griffin Collaboration.
Left: Ruth Pyne Right: Val Bolsover
Resulting work by Berry & Griffin Collaboration.
AB: I’m thinking in general about collaborative work in the art world, the difficulties it presents, and the potential rewards. It is incredibly hard to let go of ownership of one’s art and ego. It all comes together in the end.
AB & SG:
The challenge is to develop ideas that incorporate both original works, as they are so different in visual appearance and in concept.
Concentrating on manipulating their physical shape, we have focused on two structures: a tower shape and wave-like signals. The theme of communication has become dominant in our new collaborative piece. Beginning with paper’s fundamental role as a medium for communication we have explored the explosion in contemporary communication.
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