Special Announcement

“I like the idea of collaboration - it pushes you. It's a richer experience.”

- Frank Gehry (Architect)

Collaboration is the practice of collectively working with others on intellectual and creative undertakings and has formed part of artistic endeavours for centuries. While collaboration is the subject of many heated debates among artists regarding its benefits and drawbacks, the full value and potential of artistic collaboration was not obvious to me until recently when a brilliant art agent, Marina Ejova asked me to collaborate with her and her client.

To cut a long story short, check out the new blog I’m writing with (and for ) the brilliant contemporary artist, Igor Darr.

To view the blog, kindly visit:

http://igordarrart.blogspot.com/

To join the Facebook page, visit:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Igor-Darr/294961713895486

Blessings,

Mel

Featured Image:

http://popartmachine.com/item/pop_art/934-136/SILHOUETTE-COMPOSITIONS-SILHOUETTE-OF-TWO-BUSINESS-PEOPLE-SHAKING-HANDS-POP

Update on Artist Kyle Goulden...

Last night I received exciting news from one of the artists I interviewed last year... Kyle Goulden. For those of you new to the blog, here is Kyle’s interview:

http://artsandculturemel.blogspot.com/2011/09/artist-interview-kyle-goulden.html

And here is Kyle’s news in his own words:

“As some of you might remember, I'm one of those people who love learning, creating and so on – it is what I love to do and it’s what gives me the most joy in life. For the last four years, I’ve been working in an office doing motion design and animation. However, this year things needed to change.

That is why as from the 1^st of March, I will be a full-time freelancer which means that you can contact me for all your design, animation, editing, photography, retouching, art direction and cinematography needs. Feel free to check out my website at: www.kylegoulden.com. As an added bonus, I’m offering discounts to the first 10 people who contact me. Simply add "AWBPROMO" to the subject line to be eligible for this offer.*

I hope to see you all soon, and here’s to an epic 2012!”

* Offer ends 1 March 2012 and is limited to one quote per person only. More details on contact. Terms and conditions apply.

There you have it dear readers, support a very talented South African artist in his ventures.

Blessings,

Mel