In combining the use of film and photography to
document what he calls the “inner dynamics of the
creative process”, Norman defines himself as an
experientialist who focuses on creating authentic
experiences. He notes that the sessions often became
“artist workshops and private concerts”, and he has
built an archive of content that features over 500
sessions with musicians, actors, writers, and directors
including Ray Charles, Joni Mitchell, Steve Martin,
John Travolta, Martin Scorsese, Bob Fosse, will.i.am,
Tina Turner and Alicia Keys. When asked what his
most memorable session is, Norman offers that
“all are memorable and all become very profound
in their own way,” but he mentions that his session
with Ray Charles was particularly fascinating for
him. “While speaking, Ray would take pieces of the
dialogue and turn them into song. He also had
the most amazing ability to articulate his own
creative experience.”
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