A Collaboration Between 2 Artists that Led to Creative Growth (ep. 183)

Host: Alyson B. Stanfield


In this episode of The Art Biz I talk with Lori Sokoluk and Susan
Purney Mark, who met in my coaching group many years ago and
started a collaboration during the pandemic.


When I teach about collaboration, I’m usually talking about an
exhibition or event. Lori and Susan took it to the next level and
collaborated on the artwork itself—resulting in a two-person
exhibition that recently closed.


I wanted to know what the artmaking process was like when you’re
presented with someone else’s marks on the canvas. I think you’ll
enjoy hearing about it and what they discovered during the
process


We also discussed:


The parameters of the collaboration.

The challenges they faced, such as Lori’s physical
limitations.

How they titled the pieces together (a fascinating theme and
process).

How they divided up the business stuff.

How the exhibition was organized.

How it has affected their individual work.

The advice they share with any artist who is open to
collaboration.



 RELATED EPISODES


Here are a few more episodes about collaboration:


Multiply Your Audience and Expand Your Show’s Impact with Jill
Powers (ep. 27)


Knit Democracy Together with Eve Jacobs-Carnahan (ep. 64)


Play Tops Work, Connection Tops Solitude, and Confidence Tops
Fear with Willie Cole (ep. 126)


Expanding Your Skillset to Respond to Opportunities with Detour
(ep. 128)


 To read more, see images, find resources mentioned, and
leave a comment, visit https://artbizsuccess.com/sokoluk-mark


 


️ Connect with Lori and Susan and see more of their art:


https://lorisokoluk.com


https://susanpm.com


 


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