inter/de-pend-ence

Inter/dependence is a 20-page zine sharing the findings of a survey I conducted, the Artists’ Personal Impacts Survey. I asked over 112 visual artists 40 questions on the positive psychological benefits of their art practices. ] Respondents emphasized relatedness via connection, community, and collaboration. A subset of respondents who self-organized activities had stronger opinions, were more active, and were more likely to stay active.  Inside: Essay connecting survey findings with research by positive psychologists Chris Peterson and Sonja Lyubomirsky, among others. 9 data visualizations   Inter/dependence was developed as part of Lower Manhattan Cultural Council’s Process Space artist residency program in 2015.