Montemero Art Residency is a collaborative project dedicated to sustainable ecology and alternative art production and pursuing to provide a substantial experience and network to artists who are interested in these topics. Being located on a biological reserve near the Tabernas Desert juxtaposed with Almeria’s drought-riddled landscape and history of migrant labor exploitation, the research through the residency seeks to provide perspective into the intersection of ecology and social justice, as well as a space to explore alternative materials and sustainable approaches to art.
Through this project, I continue to work closely with artists to create works specifically focused on land and sea, and I contribute to the curation and production of works utilizing local seaweed, soil, animal feces, kombucha SCOBY, site-specific biodegradable sculptures, performative works in tandem with the land, photography series with focus on agriculture-related issues, and more.
