ABSTRACT
Geographers are collaborating with artists in particular, and much interesting work is being done in relation to the use of creative methods, and indeed, collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches are becoming the norm in many contexts. In terms of the geo/graphic process specifically, first it offers geographers and graphic designers an opportunity to learn more about each other's disciplines, theories and practices, and in turn paves the way for future collaborations. Second, a geo/graphic approach offers an overarching methodology that in drawing from multiple disciplines develops an approach that is adaptable and transferable. De Leeuw & Hawkins are curious as to why within this creative turn: 'many geographers are producing creative work and undertaking creative practices with little or no explicit reflection on or explanation of the politics of their work or the works' political implications'. However, when geographers are collaborating with artists, activists and/or communities, and co-producing creative work, this often results in work that is both creative and critical.
