This paper explores the relationship between the creative process of artist collectives and emergence, the appearance of "higher order" from the actions of a group of relatively simple agents following local rules. The author asks if there are "rules" or "cultures" of collective art activity that are particularly productive. The paper suggests applications of ideas from biology, cognitive science, and psychology to creative interaction, using examples from the collective in which the author participates.
['Meredith Tromble McDonald']
Notes on the creative process of artist collectives