The word collect means to bring together things, typically scattered or widespread things. To Gather, accumulate, assemble, stockpile, store.

For a long time, I have considered myself an avid collector. And I realize that’s sort of a different word to use inside of creative practice. In this episode, I want to talk about the act of collecting—what it means for me to be in process. Because I think it’s the act of collecting, and deciphering what I collect, to turn it into material that is process.

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Reflections

* My process for collecting isn’t linear.

* I collect what I am curious about.

* I don’t only collect ideas, I also collect visual information.

* I let myself be the researcher.

Resources

For note-taking

* Notion

* Moleskin sketchbook

* Notebook (this one was gifted to me)

* Softcover notebook

* Pocket notepad

* Everyday notepad

* Spiral notebook

* Sticky notes (<3 them all)

* Steno pad

* Voice memos app

* Notes app

* Film photography (I shoot on a canon AE-1 program and an olympus XA2)

* Phone camera (I have an iPhone 13 mini)

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