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We’re very excited to introduce our new digital artist in residence: Mary Ocaña.

‘I’m hugely inspired by my Mexican-American heritage. As a 3D designer and artist, I focus on themes of Latiné identity, childhood memories, and Mexican folklore. I explore the ways in which a memory can become a digital archive through reconceptualisation. And how memories can come alive in our homes and buildings through objects and spatial design. I celebrate the process of becoming for these stories and memories, as I myself navigate my own story of becoming, as a Mexican-American living in Wales.’

Bosque De Mil Mariposas (Forest Of A Thousand Butterflies) takes the form of a video-game-like exploration that takes place inside an abandoned cabin in the woods of Mexico. The viewer is prompted to explore the inside of the cabin, equipped with a backpack, a pen and journal. What did this cabin used to be? What kind of objects reside within its disintegrating walls? Who used it? Who did it belong to?

Link in bio for the residency, which will be updated regularly over the next few weeks.

Diolch

We had a great few days visiting studios and artists in Haverfordwest, Swansea and Aberystwyth. Thanks to Heidi, Stuart, Glen, Morwenna, Gwenllian, Cam, Alex, Miranda, Phil, Isaac and everyone we met who showed us around and gave us their time.