During last Tuesday’s open-access workshop, a group of relative strangers came together to produce a series of collaborative drawings – one mark at a time. There were periods of concentration and periods of conversation. Some of the drawings were pattern based, some contained narrative or humorous elements; but all helped us to learn more about each other and the rich diversity of human creativity we share.
‘By drawing, man has extended his ability to see and comprehend what he sees.’ [Spencer Gore (1878 – 1914)]. And, as I discovered whilst assisting at the latest Underlined project workshop, by drawing I can also extend my ability to connect with others with whom I draw, increasing our shared ability to ‘see’.
To take part in a free underlined art activity yourself, or to see more of the work from the underlined project, do come along on Thursday 29th March 2018 to the opening of the Underlined Project Exhibition at Hull Central Library, 4-7pm.
Well despite the David Shrigley Rabbit above, drawing at the underlined project workshop last Thursday evening was not at all scary…! Collaborative drawings made between groups of two or three people contributing to a single drawing revealed the different ‘grammar’ a drawing can take within an interaction – from pattern-based forms with architectural leanings…
…through “organic” forms (or as Adam said – ‘that’s quite leafy!’)
… to desert narratives (with snakes, ducks and cacti sharing an ecosystem!)
So, if you are intrigued as to why ducks with hats on ended up in a desert, then come along on Tuesday 13 March, 2-4pm to have a go at collaborative drawing yourself…
To book a place on the next underlined project workshop:
I had an instructive introduction to ‘process-based’ drawing today from Adam, as part of our preparation for the next two Underlined Project workshops:
- Thursday 8 March 6-8pm
- Tuesday 13 March 2-4pm
This was a fascinating experience which involved taking turns to make our mark in a collaborative drawing exercise in the context of conversation…
I was curious about my response to the experience. As a musician I have always enjoyed ‘jamming’ with others. Sharing the musical language of responsive improvisation is somehow easier than verbal communication, so why has drawing always been a solitary activity? And what happens when it is brought into the context of collaboration?
There are still a few places available for the workshops, so do contact Artlink to book a place
