ODE TO IDRA

The sun's heat beaming on your skin, the reverberating sound of church bells in the morning, and the mesmerising colours of every sunset flawlessly concluding each day - all blend into a viscerally buoyant time. More joy, learning, and adventures came with each day and night that passed. I always felt at ease. During my artist residency with DescoverArtist in Hydra, I constantly felt in awe of the island. It provided time to reflect on my work and practice. Here, over three weeks, I was inspired to photograph a new body of work, Ode to Idra.

Ode to Idra is a pictorial love letter to the Greek island of Hydra, the spirit of travelling, and the space for introspection the trip evoked. Away from home and routine, travelling sparks a unique and freeing feeling. With all its richness and serenity, Hydra was a gentle jolt to my system. When my stay ended, I felt the island embrace me one last time.

THANK YOU

First and foremost, thank you to Christina & the DescoverArtist team for the residency.
Thanks for Labyrinth Photographic for wonderful job with processing and hand printing.
Lastly, thank you to all the fellow residents and everyone that we met on the island.