"I really wanted to work with Ivan again after we collaborated on our mural together. His work provides a smoothness and beauty that is completely different from what I do myself. To me it seems that Ivans' artistic training in classical realism provides a completely new element to my work when we collaborate together. We had only a short time to execute the piece. So I asked Ivan to provide an image of a female face, which is a very strong point for him. Below the female face I asked him to include an image of two hands, palms open. The use of hands as communication or in prayer is an element consistent in my work. I wanted to work around Ivans' depiction of those hands while also including elements in the piece that were distinctly him." - David Young V
"I got lucky for being invited to collaborate with him again, I didn't expected at all and was surprised. So, as soon as I knew what the theme was about, I started working on it. We really had a short time to complete it. Plus I also had to deal with school on the side, but it worked out. I really enjoyed working on this piece." - Ivan Grianti
