UA residency was a time of deep introspection and inspiring communication. I felt a deep sense of community and was able to take my art practice to the next level. The residency was a good time to experiment and get valuable feedback. I was looking to expand my art practice as a glass artist and get new ideas - both the residency and city guided me in that. All in all, I felt I was in a good place. I think a residency is a necessary step in an artist's career and I'm glad I had it at UA.
Sigrid Luitsalu | Estonia
My residency at UA was a much needed experience as it granted me access to a community and space, which I felt I was lacking prior. The mentors and curator were always available to guide myself and the other residents through meetings, critiques, and brainstorming throughout the process. I feel that because I was a part of this program, I was pushed to expand on my practice, question my motives, and operate in the world as a more intentional artist.
Victoria Rosales | U.S
I have discovered so much about myself and formed connections with amazing artists in the program. Although I am a very busy person and my life is so chaotic, I feel like every time I had a discussion with the mentors it made me feel like I was on the right path again. Honestly the months I had with uncool artist brought me so much further than the years I spent in art school. I thank UA for the incredible work you put together to make this happen for us.
Rheanne Jane Winstanley | Hong Kong / Philippines
Uncool Artist and my participation in the ILAP community have pushed me to work on projects and ideas which have long been spinning in my head. I'm excited about the new work I am producing and the fully rounded experience of sharing my thoughts, researching, and communicating within a nurturing environment. I feel challenged and supported. I'm following the mission "just DO"!
Bobbi Meier | Chicago, US
Being part of ILAP was extremely important in my path as an emerging artist. Within Uncool Artist, I met artists from different places and different approaches and moments in their careers. The exchanges with these people continue to help me tread a place in the universe of contemporary art.
Understanding how to do an artistic project, the assembly of different categories of portfolios, and the critical monitoring offered by Uncool Artist, were things that helped me to understand how exhibition and market circuits work. Uncool Artist is an international community concerned to support its participants, always with a critical and considerate eye.
Douglas Ferreiro | Brasilia, Brazil
Uncool has been a tremendous opportunity and challenge to take my practice to the next level.
I have found a great community of artists that has allowed me to know better the creative artistic process, which is indispensable as a curator. It is an invaluable opportunity to hear from accomplished artists, curators, art fairs, and museums directors first-hand and in an intimate conversation setting.
All of this, topped with the synergy of a group of individuals working towards the common goal of being better art professionals, is what makes all the time, money, and efforts invested pay off!
Dainy Tapia | Miami, US
Uncool Artist pushes me to go out of my comfort zone. It helps me understand that opportunities are out there, and I must be ready in all senses and see that I can create the chance I'm looking for. Understand the audience, be involved with the audience, storytelling, project my whole year... It is difficult to explain Uncool Artist in a few words because it is a whole new thing.
Marisa Bernotti | Dolores, Uruguay
Uncool Artist has been an inspiring space with a hands-on approach to learning (by doing) that has been instrumental in my recent realizations as an artist.
Rodrigo Pimenta | São Paulo, Brazil
