Category Archives: Portfolio

Kabuki Mural

Posted by Adam Weiler on February 23, 2009

For the last couple of weeks we’ve been working on the o-so-portable mural for our friends at Elevator Up. I’m proud to announce that as of Saturday it’s been relocated to its new home. Many thanks to Aaron for his patience and to the Collective for pouring in so much time and energy into the piece. It has been an experiment in collaboration and we’ve learned a lot in the process. One thing we’ll continue to flesh out is how to bring our individual talents to the collective table. I’d like to hear your thoughts on what worked and what didn’t? How can we c0-create more effectively? What could we do better next time?

SAY YES! to printing with Teresa Z

Posted by Adam Weiler on January 29, 2009

Quite a treat on Monday. Teresa Z (friend and author extraordinaire) stopped in to talk shop and print some shirts for her zine. The best I can explain it, Say Yes! is a celebration of the simple and surreal aspects of life and art making…a lo-fi Wolphin in paperback form. You really have to get your hands one to understand. Hopefully she’ll be swinging by The Collective sometime to share her mag-making skills. What do you think TZ?

Homelessness Awareness Week

Posted by Adam Weiler on January 12, 2009

November 16-22 was National Homelessness Awareness Week. A 2008 survey put forth by the Ottawa Area Housing Coalition found that of the 388 homeless individuals in Ottawa County, 189 are children (that is 48.7% of the total). Ambrose teamed up with the OAHC, Holland Area Arts Council, local schools and artists to raise awareness and solidarity for those who call something different home by coordinating an honest conversation about the places we call home. Over 200 homes were collected; each made of found objects, metal, clay, cloth, lights and glass.

Cassie's house is inhabited by a huge loving octopus.

15% of all youth ages 12 - 17 will experience homelessness before their 18th birthday.

This home was made by a student from Holland Christian.

Many thanks to the teachers and staff of West Ottawa HS, Holland Christian HS, Coopersville HS, Black River HS, Boys and Girls Club and Holland Rescue Mission. Your guidance and support made it a great show.

Elevator Up Mural

Posted by Adam Weiler on January 10, 2009

A while back Aaron Schaap, founder of Elevator Up, approached us about making some art to fill his space in Zeeland. It started with an afternoon of cookies, Mad Men and a conversation about our own kabuki (inherited fakery). A week later the students in The Collective returned the favor with a barrage of questions ranging from the most desirable superpower (telepathy) to which song Aaron would eliminate from our collective memory (I’m a Barbie Girl).

The whole process has been really fun and a beautiful example of local professionals sharing their experiences with others. Here are some process shots of the work in progress.