According to Sophie Strand, the 'creative process' is an intricate dance between the conscious mind and the unseen, often ineffable dimensions of human experience. She envisions it as a symbiotic relationship between the artist and the landscape of imagination, where inspiration sprouts from the fertile soil of memories, dreams, and sensory encounters. This process is both mystical and methodical, involving stages of germination, cultivation, and harvest, mirroring the natural cycles of growth. For Strand, the creative process is not merely a solitary endeavor; it is a collaborative communion with the elements, histories, and voices that animate our world. It is an alchemical journey, transforming the raw materials of existence into art that carries the potential to awaken, heal, and connect.