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Symbiosis III —
The Mentoring Journey

24th Nov 2023 - 10th Dec 2023

An online exhibition showcasing works created by ten mentees in four mentoring groups led by An Vanhentenrjik, Carol DuBosch, Gabriela Soba, Marina Soria. They will be sharing their creative and mentoring journeys in the exhibition, Symbiosis III | The Mentoring Journey.

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The Art of Letters Mentoring Initiative

In 2021, The Art of Letters launched a mentoring initiative with four mentor-mentee groups. This developmental mentoring focuses on catalyzing the growth of the artists in particular aspects, and where "hierarchy" is not significant as collaborative learning. The mentoring goal is to facilitate growth, elevate skills, knowledge or understanding in specific areas. We now welcome four mentor-mentee groups this November 2023 for Symbiosis III - The Mentoring Journey.

About Symbiosis III | The Mentoring Journey

The mentors and mentees in The Art of Letters Mentoring Initiative have spent the greater part of 2023 experimenting, learning, exploring, and producing art. Their months of hard work culminate in Symbiosis III | The Mentoring Journey, an online exhibition featuring their journeys from ideation, through the creative processes to the finished works of both mentors and mentees, from 24th November to 10th December 2023.

The word ‘Symbiosis’ was chosen as it best describes the mutually beneficial nature of the mentor-mentee relationship wherein they inspire, nurture and amplify each other’s creative energy.

In conjunction with the exhibition, we will also host workshops, demos, write-togethers and meet-the-mentors and meet-the-artists sessions.

The sharing of the mentoring and learning journeys will enrich our community and hopefully inspire other collaborative learning relationships.

Participating Artists

Led by Carol DuBosch (@caroldubosch): Arlene Custock, Cosmas Adrian, and Eleanor Curtin are seeking personal breakthroughs in melding their love for traditional calligraphy with personal expression and themes.

Carol DuBosch
*Mentor |* USA, Portland
@caroldubosch

Arlene Custock
*Artist | USA, Southern California*
@*ac.penmanship*

Cosmas Adrian
*Artist | Indonesia*
@cosmas_adrian

Eleanor Curtin
*Artist |* Ireland, UK
@eleanorcurtinart

Led by Gabriela Soba (@gabriela.soba): Kay Sadaoka, Stephanie Byrd and Sabine Tack are exploring new techniques in paper, media and expressive calligraphic writing.

Gabriela Soba
*Mentor |* Barcelona
@gabriela.soba

Kay Sadaoka
*Artist | Japan*
@kaysaratatsu

Stephanie Byrd
*Artist | USA, Portland*
@studiobyrd

Sabine Tack
*Artist | Germany, Munich*
@federverliebt

Led by Marina Soria (@marinasoria.art): Janine Mitchell, Natalia Achino and Tetiana Hneniuk, all seasoned artists and calligraphers, are pushing personal boundaries to find new directions and voice.

Marina Soria
*Mentor | Argentina*
@marinasoria.art

Janine Mitchell
*Artist |* Australia Melbourne
@janinemitchell_alphabetique

Natalia Achino
*Artist | Australia, Perth*
@natalia.achino

Tetiana Hneniuk
*Artist | Greece*
@litera.pro

Led by An Vanhentenrjik (@anvanhentenrijkcalligraphy): Alexandra Stelmashonok is delving deep into personal experiences and her love for nature to bring art that expresses hope in the midst of dark challenges.