Sculpture residency
from January 2, 2025 to February 28, 2025
This residency brought together around ten sculptors around a shared theme. The chosen theme was“Seaside, Landside.”
About
The sculpture residency at Rocabella brought together ten artists around the poetic and symbolic theme “Where Land Meets Sea.” Rooted in the Mediterranean landscape, the program offered sculptors a space for deep reflection and creative exploration of the interactions between these two essential elements.
Clay modeling, the core technique of this edition, was central to the creative process. The artists worked in a spacious, collaborative studio with access to a high-temperature kiln to complete their pieces. Through hands-on experimentation, they transformed earth into narratives shaped by water, coastline, erosion, and memory.
Under the guidance of artist-in-residence Thomas Lévy, participants received both technical support and conceptual inspiration. His regular lectures created opportunities for dialogue and reflection around storytelling in art, enriching each artist’s individual practice.
Conceived as a creative laboratory, the residency became a space for exploring the tensions between solid ground and shifting tides, nature and culture, permanence and change. It was a resounding success, culminating in a public exhibition that drew over 500 art lovers who came to discover the powerful works created during this immersive experience.
FAQ
What is the duration of the residency?
Depending on the themes, a residency can last from one week to several months, which gives participants enough time to immerse themselves in the environment and carry out their projects successfully.
Who can participate in a residency?
The residency is open to artists and researchers aged 21 and over and of all levels of experience. Priority is given to those who wish to exchange with their peers or with other creatives from other disciplines. The selection is based on an application file, which includes a project proposal, a portfolio and a statement of interest. A panel of competent experts reviews all applications.
Are there any costs associated with the residence?
All essential expenses are covered: accommodation, full board, housekeeping, consumables, round-trip transportation, as well as access to shared tools and spaces required for collective projects. Residents remain responsible for their personal expenses and any specific costs related to their individual projects. An artistic grant is also awarded to support each residency.
Does the residency include coaching or mentoring?
Each residence is specific. Depending on the themes, participants can have access to personalized coaching and mentoring from renowned experts in their field. Storytelling and pitch training workshops are also often included in programs to help residents better value their work.
Are international applications welcomed?
We welcome applications from around the world for a portion of our residencies. The diversity of perspectives is highly valued in our program and the common language is English.
Please consult the specific residences to see which are in French and which in English.
Are-the residents alone on site ?
During the winter residency periods, Rocabella focuses on its artist-in-residence program.
What is a creative residency in La Rocabella?
Artistic residencies are periods during which artists and creators come to work on their projects around a specific theme. Residents are supervised by a specialist mentor and can benefit from advice from professional artists or specialists to enrich their creative activity.
