November 17, 2025, we launched our first artist residency with
@photodre in Mallorca, Spain, at the
@can_maribel_deia house
(❤️
@bukonla &
@japardmady )
Andre spent 3 weeks in Mallorca, immersed in the majestic Tramuntana Mountains.
Uninterrupted.
Without requests.
Without expectations.
Without requirements.
Without noise.
Without static.
Without pressure.
Without stimulation.
He was given space.
Space to engage with nature.
Space to be.
Feel.
Exist.
Rest.
Connect.
Decompress.
Shed.
Be human.
This is the first of many artist residencies.
It took a little over 2 years for MEKKA residency to take shape.
Everything has its own timeline, process, and need for exploration.
We have been conditioned to speed. Act fast. Get the project or product out! Post on social. Make money, get engagement, and go go go!
Meanwhile, the process, purpose, and vision often get overlooked or neglected. That wasn’t the vibe or calling for
@mekkaresidency
Everything slowly marinated and ripened in accordance with the natural rhythms and flow of the seasons.
I designed the MEKKA residency logo at the end of 2022.
We allowed this project to speak. Gave it the space to unfold and expand as needed. Made slight adjustments. Went back to the drawing board. Listened. Talked. Wrote out each word with care and dedication. Woke up activated with ideas and let it all have the space to breathe.
Truly spending time shaping, building, and feeling into what felt aligned with the mission.
Thank you to 🙏🏽
@loran_ajuang for all your advice and support, and to
@shanita.nicholas for your legal counsel and support. Lastly, to Ian Hardman, for being in alignment and connected to the vision.
We focus on providing working BIPOC artists of ALL mediums the space to rest, restore, recharge, and be. All residencies are by invitation only, globally curated with the artist at the core.
If this ignites curiosity and you want to connect or support, visit our website (link in bio ☝️)
**to watch the full residency video (link in bio)
📹Videographer:
@kaystackss 
