would you like to be a part of this collective/individual experience too?

follow the prompt below…

1. Think of a nearby tree with whom you are in relationship with or would like to be.

2. When you have a good chunk of time (an hour or so), pack up these materials: a 5 x 7 inch piece of paper, mark making devices of your choosing, a camera [a smartphone is fine], an audio listening device, optional headphones & an open heart.

3. Go to the tree. Take a photo of the tree (composition is up to you).

4. Lean your back against the tree’s trunk & sit down on the ground.

5. listen to the audio recording (earbuds optional). It can be found at the bottom of this page. You may want to download it ahead of time if cell service isn’t available where you’re going.

6. after listening, Record the feeling onto a 5 x 7 inch piece of paper. This doesn’t have to be directly after the exercise, but it might be nice to have materials nearby in case you decide that then is the right time. You can choose any medium or form of expression you like.

7. Please make sure to write these items down on the back: your name, location of tree (species if you know it), time, date & materials used.

8. scan or photograph the work.

9. Email the photo of your tree, the image of your work & your name, location of tree (species if you know it), time, date & materials used to me at colleenrjcbratton@gmail.com.

10. your piece will be displayed at this website under the tab “work”

Thank you so much for being willing & open to participate in this unorthodox collective art experience.

all my love,

colleen rjc bratton

www.colleenrjcbratton.com