Lindly Haunani and Leslie Blackford, Mystery Masks, 2010; polymer, acrylic, oil, alcohol inks, and barn wood; 20 × 10 × 3 inches (51 × 25.5 × 7.5cm). Photograph by Leslie Blackford

“Many years ago I played in Leslie’s studio as part of a group effort to help jump-start a series of masks she was making for a show. So when I approached her about doing something similar as an exchange/collaborative piece for the Synergy2 exhibit, I was thrilled when she agreed. The title of this piece is Mystery Masks, since it was a mystery how the piece would come together. The process of working with Leslie inspired me to try a looser, more three-dimensional style.” —Lindly