The Fold
Welcome to The Fold, the journal of Tellie Collaborative.
This is where ideas unfold—layer by layer.
Rooted in the transformative power of visual arts, education, and research, The Fold is a space for reflective thought, creative inquiry, and meaningful transformation. Each entry invites you to look beneath the surface—exploring the emotional depth of artmaking, the role of identity in learning, and the layered complexities of curriculum design.
Like the origami bird in our logo, every insight begins with a single fold—and reveals something deeper when we take the time to open it.
Posts are written and managed by Ben Tellie.
Introducing Tellie Creates: Where Art, Storytelling, and Emotion Intersect
Discover Tellie Creates, a curated Etsy shop by Ben Tellie that brings expressive, story-rich abstract art into your home, office, or creative space. Rooted in healing, identity, and emotion, each piece reflects a deeply personal and transformative studio practice shaped by years of work as an artist, educator, and researcher. Explore artwork that invites reflection, sparks connection, and tells a story that stays with you.
Essay Book Review, Affect in Artistic Creativity: Painting to Feel
In my recently published essay book review in Journal of Curriculum Theorizing, I explore Jussi A. Saarinen’s Affect in Artistic Creativity: Painting to Feel—a powerful interdisciplinary text that bridges psychology, philosophy, and painting. Saarinen's insights into emotion and artistic process offer essential reflections for educators and curriculum designers navigating complex, affect-laden subjects like racial justice, identity, and mental health. This book is a vital read for anyone invested in emotionally attuned teaching and creative curriculum work.