Joya: AiR / Ana Garcia Alcocer / MEX

‘I embarked my self for a four week journey at Joya: AiR.

It was in my bucket list , to be part of an Artist residency somewhere in the world since I was starting as a young Artist many years ago.

This is my first time in one.

My experience in Joya was about reconnecting with my creative self again, without judgment and letting my whole spirit feel free and flow.

Every morning after having my hot lemon tea I walked throughout the woods, paths , mountains and barrancos connecting with earth it self. Felt like magic.

My mind and soul were overwhelmed by the beauty of it’s imense landscapes , the silence , the sound of the wind and sheep passing at times.

It was thanks to Donna and Simon and their big generosity, kindness and gourmet dinners that I felt at home very quickly and be able to deal with my personal challenges at this time.

I was able then to inmerse my self in my studio after collecting some rocks and branches. Inspired by the power of nature.

The sense of Time seemed so different here. I had it all for myself,being able to process and explore what I needed for my practice and be able to create. And I did!

Taking this time for my self to make art was very rewarding.

I thought a lot about my pourpouse and intenton in life.

Everything came to me in a very natural way, ideas and projects I started to be continued back home.

I completely lost the sense of time.

I had the privilege to share this experience with unique and amazing fellow artists , learned an appreciated their work and thoughts. We had some great conversations and laughs over dinner. And a couple of earthquakes as well!

Joya was an experience beyond my expectations . Joya is a real and unique “Joya” ( jewel in spanish) I feel it trasformed many things under my skin in different levels.

I just hope the energy and peace that I have received from this experience will stay within me for long time.

I will miss everyone including Frida the giant and beautiful schnauzer and Fufu the goat 🐐who also enjoys taking long walks and eats lots of carrots as I do!

Gracias Simon y Donna because your love for art and life have made all of this possible.

Gracias, gracias Joya-Air por tanto 🤍!

Ana Garcia Alcocer

Nacida en Ciudad de México
Licenciada en Arquitectura Universidad Anahuac, Ciudad de México
Estudios de Arte en la Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze Italia y Brera Milano
Estudio de Técnicas pictóricas School of Visual Arts NYC US

Beca para jóvenes creadores del FONCA en CDMX

Exposiciones individuales y colectivas en México, Nueva York, Holanda .

Colecciones del Museo Cuevas, CDMX
Collection Televisa CDMX