Pressing Matters #34

Pressing Matters #34 explores the ripple effect of creative change — how a small shift in process, technique or approach can lead to unexpected outcomes and gradually become part of an artist's visual language.

Like dropping a stone into water, one creative decision can set off a chain of changes. Across this issue, these shifting patterns appear in different forms, from the repeatable artworks of St Jude's artists to makers whose projects begin in one place and evolve into something entirely different.

This edition brings together explorers and innovators seeking new creative territory through their artwork and projects. Some find inspiration in their immediate surroundings, while others put their work into the world and allow audiences and environments to shape what comes next.

At its heart, Pressing Matters #34 is an invitation to experiment — to make the small change, try something unfamiliar and see where the creative ripples lead.