Joya: AiR / Emma Reynolds / GBR
photo Simon Beckmann
Joya: AiR / Emma Reynolds / GBR
“I came hoping to connect to the landscape in new ways. I was looking to spend time drawing and pushing that side of my practise, but came with an open mind ready to flow with what I felt like when I was here.
I could not have imagined how much Joya: AiR itself and the generosity and creativity of Donna and Simon would inspire me. They have established an extraordinary environment that feels safe and warm where visitors have space to flourish.
During the days there was a sense of purpose with an energetic buzz. Everyone would be working hard, and in the evenings we came together for presentations, dinner, dancing, laughing and playing of musical instruments (which in our case were made on site).
I could not have imagined how much it would help me to think in a different way about how I work and remind me why I love being a creative.
I’ll cherish the memories for a long time to come”.
Emma Reynolds
Emma has a fine art degree from Bristol Polytechnic and a Masters of Arts from Middlesex University, London. She worked as a digital artist commercially in television in London where she ran teams that won 2 BAFTAS, 1 EMMY and a Pencil from D&AD. After having children she became a printmaker with a home studio. She has exhibited regularly in London, New York and in Alaska and has her work in a number of galleries.