My photography duo partner and I shoot completely different subjects when we're apart—they're drawn to urban decay, I'm drawn to natural landscapes—and our joint exhibitions always feel like two separate shows awkwardly sharing wall space. We keep saying our differences are our strength but the images never feel like they're in conversation.
More people experience this than they realize.
Two artists must distinguish between complementary differences and incompatible aesthetics.
“Where Are You with Visual art — making images?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.