TAK Erzinger, 14 – 21 September, 2024
The residency provided a critical and necessary space, clear of responsibilities enabling me to develop my artistic practice. More specifically time to work on a new body of nature poems inspired by the sea which are going to be part of my next poetry collection. It provided inspiration in safe setting for me to develop a new approach to my work: writing and painting. It also set me in a different direction with my art: landscapes.
Furthermore, sharing the space with my husband outside of our home, showed me that it is possible for me to continue working on my practice when he is “at home” with me without it being a distraction.
For both of us it provided a tremendous sense of well-being: a relief from his constant tinnitus by being next to the roaring sea and me witnessing his sense of calm. Which fostered a freedom and peace none of us had felt in a long time.
Lastly, St Just’s community was very welcoming, and this gave us albeit brief a sense of belonging.