In addition to the original leaf, artists foraged natural materials and photographs.
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This drain cap inspired correspondence with ink on paper and wire.
I invited everyone to visit the art materials. Take what you wish to use back to your seat. Please keep silent as you work unless you have questions about the materials you are drawn towards.
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Notice Amy in the center using a straw to siphon and then blow black walnut ink onto the paper.
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She corresponds with the ink. Adds more ink.
Stipples with a stick pen.
Emergent.
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Soon, everyone is corresponding with the natural and art materials, exploring how they intermingle into by-products of correspondence.
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