Joya: AiR / Nina Elema / NED

“Joya: AiR is such a special place where nature, art and warmth are naturally blending together. The residency gave me a lot of perspective. Waking up with the sheering of the birds, having walks enjoying the nature and its views surrounded by the beautiful valleys every single day was truly liberating.

A rare opportunity where we set up a painting studio outside under the late November sun. It was the perfect place to focus on experimentation within my painting practice, inspired by the landscapes, the drought and the natural resources. Spending time with other artists was truly inspiring, resulting in new interest in new fields. Thank you Donna & Simon for the care and hospitality, and everyone that made this a wonderful experience”.

Nina Elema