The artistic research has been ongoing, immersive, and at times wonderfully intense. Despite the warm weather and occasional strong winds, each day has brought new discoveries, conversations, and connections that have enriched this experience in ways that could not have been anticipated.
Throughout this journey, the group have had the privilege of meeting dozens of curious, open-hearted people. Among them were some truly special characters – the hardworking, domesticated four-legged residents who have become an unforgettable part of the landscape and daily life here.
Over the course of this residency, the group have shared spaces, views, ideas, and research discussions with local communities, fellow artists, and fellow Island Connect researchers. Together, we have explored questions of place, belonging, culture, and connection, creating meaningful exchanges that will continue to resonate long after this chapter comes to a close.
As my time here draws to an end and I prepare to move on to the next stage of the journey, I find myself reflecting on the generosity and hospitality that have surrounded this work. The warmth of the local community, combined with the powerful presence of the natural environment, has shaped both the research and the experience in profound ways.
This Drama Cake Studio site-specific artistic research project has been organised and supported by BIRCA – Bækkelund International Residency Center for Artists, Island Connect, the Domino Project, Statens Kunstfond, Creative Europe, and the wider IslandConnect.eu network.
Most importantly, our gratitude extends to everyone who has contributed to this experience: the volunteers, farmers, artists, poets, workers, dreamers, and nature lovers who welcomed conversations, shared stories, and helped build meaningful connections. To the animals, butterflies, communal spaces, and living landscapes that formed part of this journey, thank you for your presence and inspiration.
Thank you all for showing up, sharing your generosity, and helping to create connections that remind us of the value of community, culture, nature, and our shared humanity.
The research may be concluding here, but the connections made along the way will continue to travel forward.