Dayle Doroshow, Sarah Shriver, and Robert Dancik, Collaboration!, 2011; polymer, copper, and found objects; 4½ × 4 inches (11 × 10cm). Photograph by Richard K. Honaman Jr.

“On my morning walk along the ocean, I noticed various bits and bobs in the sand. I knew Robert used found objects in his artwork, so I decided to collect a few for him. He immediately suggested we collaborate. A couple mornings later, I discovered a beautiful piece sitting on my work desk along with a note asking me to add something. Sarah and I had made several small beads that we were not going to use for our final necklaces. One went perfectly at the bottom of Robert’s piece.” —Dayle