Joya: AiR / Odile Blanc / CHE

“Writing at Joya means writing on the sun, on a well or in the shade of an olive tree. It's finding refuge in a studio open to the outside world, the valley and the threats of storms. It's running during a break, on dirt tracks, through pine forests, almond and olive groves. It's sharing coffee, wine and fascinating discussions with inspiring friends, watching the dawn, and writing, writing before the sound of the bell announces the evening meal, cooked by the local culinary artist and host. It's about being inspired by the aridity of the land, by the sensations and emotions that run through: Joya inspires and, I believe, marks the existence, thanks to Simon and Donna”.

Odile Blanc

Odile graduated from the University of Geneva and the EPFL with a master's degree in art history (2019), specialising in architectural theory.