Westfield Marion Art Story – Adelaide, SA
 

This painting was part of a special Artist in Residence project at Westfield Marion in Adelaide, South Australia.
 

“Cool” in more ways than one—it used only cool colours: blue, green, and purple. With white and black (neutrals), we built 7–8 layers of depth and variation. The darkest tone came from deep indigo (blue mixed with black), and aqua appeared when we blended blue, green, and white.

And here’s the really cool part: over two weeks, around 600 people joined in - shoppers, kids, teens, adults, parents, grandparents… all adding their unique touch. Together, we created three vibrant 1x1m artworks right there in the mall.

This piece, Companionship, celebrates something very simple—but very powerful—about collaborative art:

That first moment, where people gather, side by side, companionably painting. No pressure. Just sharing space, curiosity, and colour- always with three colours each session.
 

That’s how every Pattern Play Collaborative Art project begins—with companionship and three creative stages:
 

✨ Messy Play
✨ Exploration
✨ Bling! (the finishing touches)
 

It’s playful, welcoming, and surprisingly easy to start. If you’d love to try this process at home or in your community, my Pattern Play Starter Kit is the perfect place to begin.
 

Together, we can spark more of these fun moments of connection through art.