Patrick Thomas, 313RGB & Wayne Smith On Open_collab
In this slightly more collaborative edition of OnProcess, we begin by diving in with the founder and creator of a very unique and now worldwide movement and workshop series called Open_collab. In a nutshell Open_collab is a series that focuses on serendipitous events utilising random image-making processes that provoke unexpected juxtapositions and chance encounters. During the episode we speak with the acclaimed artist, designer, educator and founder of the project Patrick Thomas, who brings us through the genesis and ethos behind its origins. We also get on the show Chris Norman of 313RGB and Wayne Smith who are creators, educators and designers based in Melbourne, they bring a fascinating perspective having run the last in person Open_collab before the pandemic lockdown. This episode gives a really unique peek behind the curtain of both Patrick's vision for the platform, but also the steps of running the workshop itself. We also talk about some of the key ingredients and principles that make a successful collaboration possible and dig into the love of unpredictability and spontaneity in a creative world that is more traditionally known for control. Introducing: Patrick Thomas, 313RGB & Wayne Smith On Open_collab
Patrick Thomas
Chris Norman
Wayne Smith
Links
Sean Hogan of Trampoline: Walkbook
Sam Aaron Live DJ using SonicPi
Quotes
(Patrick) "It's accidents that somehow is of crucial significance to the development of Open_collab"
(Chris) "It's easy to engage someone when you're really excited about what's going to happen and what it could be."
(Patrick) "I've always said the working process is as important as the outcome."
(Patrick) "At this stage I don’t really feel like it's mine anymore, It's collaborative, it's something that everybody is developing together."
(Patrick) "Connecting with people, I think it's one of the great joys in life."
(Wayne) "The forms actually become completely new forms."
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Original Theme Music
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