Liz, Denise and Kath chose to collaborate on their entry. "Combining forces to realise an idea means that members of the team can develop an idea unconstrained but complimented by the technical knowledge of others." (From Artists Statement submitted for entry). Between these three gifted, experienced and awarded artists, there was a wealth of technical knowledge to draw on.

Bushido - Way of the Warrior, explores the tensions between the martial and non-martial philosophical aspects of the Samurai tradition, (whereby aggression is tempered by self-discipline, honour dances with loyalty, and justice and benevolence are inseparable).

In Greek mythology the Dryades Nymphs were spirits of nature, immortal whilst living in a tree, but dying when the tree dies. Dryades holds the secrets of past cultures and unexplored places.