A first question often asked about experiential or participatory 'art projects' like a Clothes Swap event, is 'how is this art?' As a maker and lover of objects, I long for and appreciate components of my studio practice. I also see the value and increasing need for social gatherings and discourse, and to experience things together in the physical world - especially in an increasingly virtual social sphere. As I write this and post on a blog, I am imagining a global community of friends, reading this on every corner of the world and fully understand the invaluable benefits of this social network in which we all belong. I also long for moments to sit on the carpet next to each of you with a glass of wine, to exchange with you my sweater I'm wearing with your favorite old t-shirt, and to hear the story behind it.
