Reconnecting with myself
June 8, 2024
The only thing I could do upon my return was to post this short Instagram post: “Once I process what the heck actually happened during the @parkerjpfister workshop I will expand. All I can figure out right this minute is that Parker’s workshop is far from a workshop. It’s a mix between getting hit by an 18 wheeler while laying down on a couch during a deep psychological therapy session and sitting in a sand box like I did as a kid! (And then doing it all again the very next day!)”
Four weeks later I’m still processing my time in the badlands.
Parker’s workshop is not your typical photography workshop. Photography is a part of the process of course, but it’s really not about photography. They tend to be about discovery and self awareness. In the past I believe Parker has used the phrase “non-workshop workshop,” which basically sums up my experience to a T. To me, this workshop was a deep dive into the process of making.
The process of
Making yourself accountable
Making difficult decisions
Making mistakes
Making you feel
The process of
Making new friends
Making yourself uncomfortable
Making playful choices
The process of
Making art
Making amends with yourself
Making a safe space to create
I will continue to honor the essence of this workshop in my own art making and the way I look at the world.
Links to the makers that sent me images of the whole group, the fireside chat, my portrait and a few others that I think you need to look into! These links have content that is just outstanding work. I am a better artist because of these new friends.
Dan and on1 software RJ