A Conversation in Paint: Two artists collaborate Two artists collaborating; committing time and energy to process; one finished conversation . . . Beginning by constructing 16 wood panels, 24”x24” and deciding each would have 8 at any given time, monthly, each artist exchanged 4 to the other without verbal interchange. Only the camera and a journal each artist kept would capture what went on in between exchanges, documenting the layers and many faces each piece went through to now stand in their final transformation. Yes, this conversation could have continued, but this body of work is the culmination of 3 years of dialogue. Each artist individually and intuitively found the cohesive work, now one voice, finished. Discussion prior to actual work on the pieces included themes about community, dialogue, trust and discovery. Both knew there was an element of risk in painting on each others’ work, and each trusted that the process would both present problems to solve, and reveal solutions. The discovery was far beyond expectation. Each artist brings: the individuality of painting style, color preferences, decisions on technique, expression of will, perseverance, determination and discipline, feelings of wonder, and why and letting go of preciousness. This work is about process. All played a role in the journey each of the 16 pieces took. Each artist experienced personal growth, strength and knowledge of painting as process and found collaboration rewarding. The relationship between each artist and awareness of their individual uniqueness was important in realizing these paintings Phyllis Lasche and Robbin T. Milne |
| "Conversation in Paint" 2001-2004 details of the 16 pc. 24"x24" ea. panel oil on wood collaborative by Phyllis Lasche and Robbin Milne |
| CONVERSATION IN PAINT: A THREE YEAR COLLABORATION Documented in Photographs, Journals and Paint |
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