The May 2026 residency programme, which brought together four artists, has concluded. The artists share the work they created during the residency..
Daniel Handal (USA) “During my May 2026 residency at Pedvāle Art Park, I stepped away from the camera and turned to painting as a method of inquiry for Palimpsest, an ongoing photographic project exploring perception, perspective, and the instability of images. Working with horizon lines, simple geometric forms, neutral tones, and fluorescent color, I made a series of modest studies that allowed me to think through questions of distance, orientation, and viewpoint. Rather than focusing on finished works, the residency provided space for experimentation and close observation, helping me identify visual and conceptual threads that will guide the next phase of the project. By engaging directly with the slow, tactile process of painting, I gained a deeper understanding of the qualities I hope to bring into my photographic practice: patience, attentiveness, and a willingness to let ideas emerge through the act of making.”
Artemisia Omani (USA) “Alongside being a painter, I also study classical theater and literature, and during the Residency I created three large-scale paintings inspired by scenes from classical theater and mythology that I believe continue to resonate with contemporary life. The works explored themes of youth, innocence, anger, injustice, and loss, interpreted through the characters and narratives of classical drama and myth. These paintings developed in line with the objectives I had set at the beginning of the Residency and allowed me to further investigate the enduring relevance of these themes in today’s world. In addition to the studio work, I also worked en plein air in the landscape of Pedvale Art Park, drawing inspiration from its unique natural environment and incorporating observations from the site into my artistic process.”
Duchna Łosiak (Poland) “During the residency I made the installation “INNI” (“OTHERS”) – a vertical, modular structure made from terracotta. This will be a functional monument for the non-human inhabitants of the Pedvale Art Park, actively negotiating with, rather than excluding, the local subnature. The porosity of the natural materials helps to manage moisture, creating a micro climate, while designed crevices and openings will become shelters for insects and other invertebrates, inviting “uncontrolled” life. The form of the monument symbolically makes visible these often-overlooked beings and processes, materializing the idea of a dialogue with the ecosystem`s complexity.”
Chen Yu-hsuan (Taiwan) “During my residency, inspired by the landscapes of Pedvale Art Park and the sunset skies that I observed each evening, I wrote a series of poems. For each poem, I chose a single sign/hieroglyph that encapsulates the message and meaning expressed in the poem. During the residency, I also conducted a calligraphy workshop, sharing my practice and introducing participants to the art of calligraphy.”
