They are working in pairs on three projects, documenting their experiences as they go. Abi Wheeler, Ryde Arts s creative director, said: “We wanted to explore the possibilities of collaboration at a time when people felt personally and professionally isolated from each other. We have had the pleasure of working with six inspiring creatives in diverse disciplines, from across the UK.” Sue Parakseva and Julian Winslow have paired up to create one-off altered ceramics and layered, photographic images. They have been inspired by the emotions and feelings generated by an old threepenny bit. Sue Paraskeva said: “The Covid Commissions provided a much needed creative and playful interlude during lockdown.