Joya: AiR / Rhianne Masters-Hopkins / GBR
photo Simon Beckmann
“Being-in-the-world. A notion I am both familiar and a stranger to. A continuous and explorative conversation between self and place. This conversation has not been more immersive and intense than whist residing at Joya: AiR.
Mornings spent drinking tea, sitting in the studio window gazing out towards the expansive mountain landscapes, the scent of lemon blossom subtle, sweet.
Afternoons amongst the wild rosemary and almond trees.. I found myself lost in the surroundings.
Evenings with beautiful company; listening to other’s tales of their numerous journeys, wine and stars.
The fruit bowl always laden with oranges.. the catalyst for reflecting on Being. Abundant and sweet. Peeled, eaten and used. Baked with sugar and the wild rosemary of the mountains. Eaten by self and by other. Being consumed by Being. Being consumed by Other.
Joya: AiR was the catalyst for my Being. Being-in-the-world and Being-with-Other”.
Rhianne Masters-Hopkins completed a degree in Fine Art in 2013 at Coventry University achieving a 1st and went on to complete my Masters in Fine Art to achieve distinction. She has also trained to become a primary teacher and is currently Art lead in a local primary school.