Our work never stands alone from surroundings and memories: what we eat, where we are, and with whom we share our time.  This holistically and organically designed residency allowed me to rest well, enjoy my life fully, and, as it turned out, to have been also very productive – without even realizing!  The magic is that everything seems to happen very spontaneously and effortlessly. The sparks and inspirations came and went naturally through all kinds of activities: meals, parties, workouts, presentations, conversations, tours (inside and outside), and again, just resting…  And such an attitude toward life and arts, I believe, will be the most significant lesson I will take from Civitella, something I will treasure forever.