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Show odoe s■vearno no oksys c_N L-4-d Artisits C tend to be reclusive propensity creatures. Despite toward isolation, it has been said that art cannot be created in a vacuum. It thus behooves the artist to make periodic return-visits to CZ) civilization after lengthy internal retreats. Creative Collaborative, an organization of artists based in Utah Valley, was founded to serve this very purpose.A small group of artistic virtuosos, tired of flying solo and striving to make ends meet, gather for artistic inspiration and encouragement. TEXT Since the group's formation at the beginning of the year, their Cjlark rendezvous have gained momentum and grown in size. In May Q' and June the group opened their doors to the public 24, Justin and invited inquiring minds to join their ranks.The Hackworth is a four founding members of Creative Collab•. e photographer, orative come from diverse backgrounds. nationally-renowned for Melanie Burk is a designer, commerhis wedding imagery; and cial artist, and founder of Fifth and Sarah Jane is a children's book Hazel; Alma Loveland is a illustrator and fabric designer. designer, pattern maker and Despite their sundry skill sets, they are co-founder of 011ibird, a united by a common objective. Creative that company Collaborative's mission, as described by produces digital Hackworth, is to "Work together to solve each artwork; other's problems... Especially in regards to improving business skills and generating more paid work." The group also hopes to dismantle the spirit of artistic competition among members of the community. Burk describes on her blog a pivotal moment in her life when she shifted her perspective from viewing fellow artists as friends, rather than enemies. "This changed everything." she said, "I started to learn from other artists. Then, I started to collaborate with them. And when I started collaborating- I started getting better as an artist. co And then I started getting more business." All artists are welcome, no matter where their passions lie. They coco -s ,Q hope to create an intricately-woven network of ,i* D artistic opportunity to individuals of all o CN disciplines. .4 \ ' v 0/2 juz 0/-ty_) ' / 1 r ,,, /I if° rMatiOn, \11C\VAd 3° five, corn CONTRIBUTE TO OUR PUBLICATION We accept art, photography and poetry. Email to vmagazine.editor@gmail.com or mail to MS 128 800 N. University Pkwy Orem, UT 84058 { theVmagazine 13 |
