MassArt Collaboration

Working together with the Center for Art and Community Partnerships at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A., Expression of Hope invited nine artists to participate in the program and to create artworks representing their individual collaboration with people around the world who live with an LSD.

Through hours of virtual collaboration via phone and email, a mutual understanding was developed for how to best capture and express the essence of each person’s unique experiences of living with an LSD. These virtual collaborations involved the sharing of videos, favorite objects and even music in the pursuit of creating a compelling vision shared by both the artist and the subject.

Lily Morris, Massachusetts College of Art and Design

“In this piece, I have created dreamlike fusion of imagery William describes as things that bring inspiration and happiness to his life. An underwater scene depicts his connection to fish, water and the natural elements of Taiwan. Fish are creatures of unique and beautiful mobility. William describes his love of geography and travel and even the freedom of a speeding train ride. In this piece, the blurred landscape of a forest interior is enclosed by the two provinces. I hoped to begin the viewer’s gaze with symbols of the past and lead the piece outward with the form of fish to represent the future.”

William, Collaborator

“What caught my eye was a bright-colored and beautifully-shaped fish in the painting. I was quite surprised at first sight, not only because fish has been my favorite animal which is quiet and doesn’t hang around everywhere, but the fish in the painting resembled the koi that I had when I was a child.

The turn of life is like a falling petal or drifting duckweed. It is unforgettable to come across you and share what I feel inside with you. I will always keep this wonderful experience of our encounter in my heart and sincerely wish you health and happiness.”

You can view these works in the Expression of Hope Gallery in the Collaborations area. More information about Massachusetts College of Art and Design can be found at MassArt.edu.