Anna Gadalen creative residency project, “The universes we create”, fundamentally consisted in showcasing the connectedness to oneself, nature, and each other through a series of photographs featuring couples and families at Zūnya, their daily routines, or the activities they enjoy.
Huaira, a singer, composer, and medicine woman from Ecuador, and Charles Michel, a food educator, activist, and cook created a unique sensorial experience and shared it with the kids from Malpaís.
Through her photography, Ana Paula explores the workings of the natural universe, the nourishing powers of creativity and memory, and our ever-evolving quest to break away from our linear understanding of life and find a sense of wholeness. In this interview, she shares with us the beginning of her journey, her sources of inspiration, and the new directions she is currently exploring through her work.
Our artist in residency, Lucas Jaramillo co-created the Temple of No Time as a place for contemplation where the construct of time does not exist - everything is endless. Discover his creative process.
One of our most recent residents, Portrait photographer Ana Hop, traveled to Costa Rica to immerse herself in nature and learn about different ways of life. Inspired by her subjects and the parts of themselves they hide from the world, Ana’s work is centered around dark and moody lighting that tells a new story.
In this stimulating Q & A, Felipe Ginebra gives us a glimpse into his personal journey, including insights from his creative process, and an understanding of how his life’s mission as an artist fruitioned on the sacred lands of Costa Rica.
To truly understand beauty and Art, we must first be willing to accept that it will someday disappear. Join us for a conversation with Nassif G.R, our previous resident, about Film, finding inspiration, and the ephemeral.
We previously welcomed Diego Ortiz as a photographer resident. As a summary of this collaboration, Diego talks about passion, inspirations, and the evolutions of his work and practice.
These snapshots of our reality at Zunya are the untold story that hides beneath the surface. It is a tale of co-creating something new, based upon the principles of communal living and shared experiences.
“The Seed” came to life through a process of co-creation, experimentation, and shared creativity. From personal experiences to a global perspective, this is the story of how our first poetic piece came to be.