Philosophy of Partnership

Collaborative work with Teddy is shaped by the same principles that define his studio:

• Restraint over volume
• Intentional impact over ubiquity
• Enduring resonance over fleeting presence

Each engagement is approached as an integral extension of the practice - never ancillary, always purposeful.

Expressions of Collaboration

Collaborative projects are realised selectively and may include:

• Bespoke artworks conceived for cultural partners
• Limited series created in dialogue with brand craftsmen
• Site-specific interventions with architectural or spatial vision
• Curated cultural commissions with institutions and patrons

Every collaboration unfolds with the same measured pace and studio rigor that frames Teddy’s solo work.

The Process

Each inquiry is acknowledged with quiet consideration. If the proposal resonates with the ethos of the practice, a private dialogue follows to explore alignment.

Steps are discreet and deliberate:

1. Inquiry Submission
   A concise overview of intent and context
2. Curatorial Review
   A considered evaluation of conceptual and cultural fit
3. Creative Alignment
   A refined dialogue shaping the collaboration’s direction
4. Realisation
   Artistic oversight from conception through delivery

Timeframes are flexible. Quality is uncompromised.

Fees & Consideration

Each collaboration is structured with care and intention, reflecting the depth of engagement, authorship, and responsibility involved.

Fees are determined through private dialogue and are shaped by the nature of the commission, its scope, context, and intended use. Consideration is given to factors such as conceptual development, scale, production demands, timelines, and the duration and reach of the work’s presentation.

Rather than operating within fixed tiers, each engagement is approached as a bespoke undertaking, aligned with the values and rigor of the practice. This ensures that every collaboration is afforded the time, focus, and artistic oversight it requires.

All terms are agreed transparently prior to commencement and subject to contract.

Availability

Collaborations occur in limited cadence each year.
Not all inquiries progress — and of those that do, each emerges from a place of mutual respect and shared vision.

To preserve the integrity of the practice, each engagement is select by invitation or referral.

Enquiries

For thoughtful consideration, please submit:

• A succinct description of your organisation or project
• Intent and conceptual framework
• Proposed timelines
• Any relevant references

Enquiries may be directed through the contact form or via established representation.

A Note on Intention

Teddy McDonald approaches collaboration not as amplification, but as mutual creation where each engagement is crafted to be as distinctive, rare and enduring as the work itself.