”I had a long journey on the first day of Joya AiR. I woke up from 2 am. I remember as my flight was 6:40 am. And, I think I took the wrong seat on the ALSA bus. However, I met Simon at Puerto Lumbreras to picked me up. Thank you. It was a fun journey to Joya: AiR because Simon told me stories about buildings, culture, Vélez-Rubio and Vélez-Blanco and more. I enjoyed! 

After I arrived at Joya: AiR, I had my accommodation and set up my studio space with a big window. The surroundings of Joya was so great. Move to dinner time! I had a wonderful dinner from Donna until the last day of residency. And, I did a few drawings on the first day. I believe I went to bed around 12:30 am.

On the next day, My mobile shows I slept 12 hours and 14 mins for the first night at Joya: AiR. I was so surprised to sleep over 12 hours. I walked around the building and took some photos. It was so quiet so I concentrated on the environment more. I felt nature.

It could have the same day but it was not the same; each day was different. Each day drawings are different and it seems to show new to me. And I realised my artworks are really affecting by experiences.  My artworks contain abstract, colour-field, geometry and perspective. However, my drawings include objects too. 

It was a lovely new residency experience because the previous residency was in Baker street London and its totally different environment. If it is possible, I hope to do another residency at Joya AiR in the future. Thank you so much to Simon, Donna, Lucy and artists (Molly and Alicia)”.

Chae Lee

Chae Lee is from South Korea, based in London. She completed her BA Fine Art at Goldsmiths College in 2018. Currently, she is doing an MA Fine Art at Chelsea College of Art.