My residency at Le Couvent was such a unique way to experience another country. We were housed in an old convent across from the church, positioned on a hilltop. My fellow artists included a performance artist from Canada and an installation artist from Australia. An artistically enriching period for isolated work and sharing a new environment and culture.

During the day and into early evening, we spent alone in our studios, cultivating our chosen artistic endeavors.  Coming together in the evenings to make our dinners and enjoy a downloaded movie on the computer on the kitchen table.  The three of us became a team, relaying on one another for assistance and feedback. We went for walks out to the cow pastures and took drives to little towns to pick up our meals for the week. I was the designated driver, the car was manual...Adventures were had. One of my favorites parts was meeting the locals, being invited into their homes and hearing their stories. Living in a small town in southern France for three weeks was an amazing opportunity, the experience has left me believing in myself more as an artist.

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