In the spirit of the exhibition 'The Way We Work Now', Sarah is collaborating with oil painter Nicky Basford to explore a new way of working for painters who usually work alone in their studio. Painting is by nature a solitary process but we have long believed that occasionally it would be valuable also to work together in a larger space - to have the chance to discuss practice and ideas, but essentially to get on with work in a collective environment.
The inaugural session was a great success - everyone got work done and there was less chance of slipping off for a cup of tea every five minutes as you might in the studio. Indeed, the very sight of other people working can be a great stimulus to getting on with it yourself!