The Opinions A Deceptively Simple Way to Rebuild Trust in Scary Times
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Jan 8, 2025 Wendy MacNaughton, an artist and graphic journalist with a background in social work, shares her innovative approach to connecting strangers through art. She discusses her unique activity where people draw each other for just one minute, fostering meaningful connections and rebuilding trust in an increasingly fractured world. Wendy emphasizes the transformative power of truly seeing one another, encouraging listeners to engage with those they don’t know. Her method not only breaks down barriers but also promotes community and human connection.
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Drawing is Looking, Looking is Loving
- Wendy MacNaughton's work is based on the idea that drawing is looking, and looking is loving.
- She believes offering a simple, one-minute drawing exercise helps people experience this connection viscerally.
High Line Connection
- Wendy MacNaughton describes setting up a "draw together" station on the High Line in NYC.
- She invited strangers to draw each other for 60 seconds, resulting in a meaningful connection, especially between a new father and a young girl.
Fear of Connection
- MacNaughton believes the increasing wealth disparity in the San Francisco Bay Area has led to a fear of connection.
- Making eye contact and engaging with strangers builds community and combats this fear.