If you focus on the process, the product will look after itself with Sarah Campbell, Daksha Patel and Sian Docksey (Episode 92) – Exploring creative partnerships between artists and researchers
This episode of Research Adjacent explores creative collaborations between artists and researchers with guests Sarah Campbell, Sian Docksey and Daksha Patel. Sarah is Associate Director for Arts and Culture at the University of Exeter. Daksha Patel is a visual artist and Sian Docksey is a writer, comedian and pole-dancer. Sian and Daksha have both collaborated with Exeter researchers through the University’s Creative Fellowships scheme.
Sarah, Daksha, Sian and Sarah talk about
- Why researchers and artists have more in common than you might think
- The key ingredients for a successful collaboration including time, resources, and freedom
- How the creative process can hold space for complicated challenges, spark new ideas and have unexpected benefits
A time-lapse video of Daksha creating ‘Sticky Wicked’ (see more here)
A trailer for Sian’s Sex and Nature Salon (see more here)
Sian’s ill-fated BGT Audition
Find out more
- Find full show notes, the transcript and examples of Daksha and Sian’s work on the episode webpage
- Sign up for the free symposium Activating Creativity in UK Universities
- Find out more about Arts & Culture at the University of Exeter through their website, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook
- Find out about the University of Exeter Creative Fellowships
- Connect with Daksha via Instagram and her website
- Connect with Sian via Instagram, Patreon, Substack, Pole the Other One podcast and her website
Theme music by Lemon Music Studios from Pixabay
