“43. Play can only happen when people feel they have control over their lives. We can’t be free agents if we’re not free.”
-AN INCOMPLETE MANIFESTO FOR GROWTH
Bruce Mau
J.P. Cormier is a Canadian bluegrass/folk/Celtic singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He’s an award winning musician. I was absolutely honored to be asked to create the album art for “Us”. If you wish to support him you can buy the album here.
The space between people working together is filled with conflict, friction, strife, exhilaration, delight, and vast creative potential.
-AN INCOMPLETE MANIFESTO FOR GROWTH
Bruce Mau
Autodesk Sketchbook on Samsung Galaxy Tab S6
My friend, Lydia Phillip messaged me in April to create a cover photo for an article titled “Maple Flavoured Mass Incarceration”. There are so many amazing things I can say about Lydia, but her passion as an intersectional feminist and her work to empower marginalized communities is the most important. I met Lydia through our mutual love of flying and instruction, and she is both kind and a badass.
My ask is you take a minute to read the above article about prison issues happening in our country. This is not an issue found only in America. Please do not choose to remain willfully blind to an issue that is impacting people of colour in Canada. Specifically Indigenous and Black communities.
18. Stay up late. Strange things happen when you’ve gone too far, been up too long, worked too hard, and you’re separated from the rest of the world.
-AN INCOMPLETE MANIFESTO FOR GROWTH
Bruce Mau
On December 20th 2019 I was paid for my first piece of artwork in years. Starting over is hard. Beginning is hard. It probably took longer then it should have to get back here, but I’m proud of myself and it was the first step in this marathon. It also took all night to finish and there are a thousand things I could have done better. I’m also super proud of the fact that I charged somebody. I have a horrible habit of giving everything away for free.
