There were several guest artists who came and offered workshops and talks, this was great. With this, we could build new connections and there were possibilities for networking. It was a group residency, and we worked closely together for the whole duration of the residency. I expected more independent time and creative exploration during the residency, which was not scheduled, which I would have appreciated. It is not a paid residency, and it is quite a full schedule, so one must take that into account. It took place in the city I live in, which meant I could live at home, so in a sense, I didn't have the full "away from home" residency feeling.
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Benefits: more international links with artists, an extra context to use as a basis for architecture and design, the residency was a months period and this made it fulfilling to engage with other artists/designers, interactions with local artisans were worthwhile
Challenges: it was a long process applying for a visa to Indonesia (I had to travel to Kenya twice to process my visa), flights from Uganda to Denpasar were expensive but the residency directors supported me with this.
Practical Advice: ensure to have a physical output by the end of the residency, ensure to work by the schedule of the residency .
Costs vs. Gains: The investment in the residency involved overcoming logistical challenges such as visa processing and expensive flights. However, the rewards received outweighed these costs. The benefits included more international links with artists, an enriched context for architecture and design, fulfilling interactions with other artists and local artisans, and support from residency directors. These rewards contributed to personal and professional growth, expanded networks, and tangible creative output, making the investment in the residency highly rewarding despite the initial challenges.
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