Listen-Centred Practice and Collaborative Artmaking

I read Irwin’s article, which explored collaborative approaches to action research projects. Specifically, the article describes how the author alongside five female artist-teachers collaboratively created an installation quilt which visually symbolizes “social concern for gender issues and sense of community,” while also being rooted in a listener-centred process. The article explores through use of theory and reflections from the artist-teachers how this process helps to understand each other and the world, and ultimately helps to create a sense of unity and social consciousness.