From Ilana Blumberg

1 - 31 Oct 2019





I was in Nyon for the whole of October 2019. I took most of my normal studio machinery and materials with me. At first I was amazed with the amount of space available to me. I have only lived and worked in small, cramped spaces in London for years. It was fascinating to work in a room with excess, blank, empty space, with space to move, breathe, and stand back. 


Temporarily moving my practice from London to Nyon, I was shocked by how the context of my work fell away, and made me realise how deeply my work felt connected to London, something I had never considered before and has made me see my practice in a new way. The ‘pod’ made it possible to stay focused and fully immersed in work while feeling totally comfortable and at home. I met some amazing people and am incredibly grateful for the experience.