My work is informed by research about the entangled yet fraught relationship between humans and nature. I intertwine natural and industrial materials to address environmental concerns because ultimately we are all nature. The UA artist residency has been an incredible experience. Having this opportunity to be back in New York spending time exploring the city while having a studio space to experiment with all the inspiration that pops up while being in an urban, creative environment has solidified my ideas and artistic desires. The programming has been a special and impactful part of the experience. The advisors are very knowledgeable and the field trips have been great. If you want to have a presence in New York I recommend it!

"I came to be more exposed to the art world in New York and to open up other opportunities and other ideas. It's been educational. The talks and curators that came through were enlightening and made me think about my practice and where I should go from here. They allowed me to realize that I could take this art in a different direction."

"I want to be a healer through my art. I use colors and interesting shapes to create art that comfort. The UA Residency is a great opportunity to meet people in NYC art world. Connections!"

"My work deals with our notion of physical labor and how it marginalizes some groups of individuals. The residency has been helpful for me to focus on my research entirely and connect with other professionals in the art world."

"I'm a multimedia artist interested in memories, bodies, and bathroom design. More than just a studio space, the residency has given me the opportunity to work alongside other artists and get outside my comfort zone."

"I create intricate line work that explore themes of motion, expression, form, and being through abstraction. The UA Residency is a great experience for me as an emerging artist. This time at the residency allowed me to take a deeper dive into my practice while surrounded by inspiring art and artists. In addition, the time I spent in the studio this winter was invaluable as my confidence as an artist grew and my work was challenged and transformed through experimentation and feedback. Being in New York provided space for me to explore other modalities that informed my practice and develop strong supportive relationships with other artists."

"This productive routine of going to the studio six days a week has been great. It gives me time to come up with ideas and settle them down on the way here. This daily commute has been super important for me because it's part of my research on silence. So, I take various routes, walking and getting off at different subway stations while I develop my work in this search for silences."

"As an emerging artist, the Uncool Artist Residency is an invaluable experience. Sharing a beautiful space with a small community of incredibly talented artists provided a constant source of inspiration. It fostered genuine relationships between residents while providing physical and mental space to grow and develop at our own pace. Personally, the most important part of this residency experience is having not only the opportunity but also the encouragement and support of everyone involved to experiment. I ended up working with new materials that were completely foreign to me—materials I can no longer imagine my practice existing without!"

"The work I am doing in the residency is motivated by the NYC pace and movements and influenced by how it completely changes my vision if I worked in another place. This program is an incredible opportunity to develop your work in a unique environment where you share your time and experience with other artists, which is essential for developing your work and yourself as an artist. It's a spectacular space and environment to share all those new ideas and contributions directly to your work."