Adewale Maja-Pearce

Adewale Maja-Pearce

Apart from the opportunity to face my work, I very much appreciated interacting with my Fellows. I found the mixture of talents most refreshing. As for my work itself, what is there to say? When I was younger I had a romantic view of ‘inspiration’, now in...
Anni Liu

Anni Liu

Civitella for me was an enlivening return to beginner’s mind, and a place where I could be newly courageous. Nourished in every sense, sheltered from external and outward-facing pressures, and inspired by the brilliant and generous fellows by my side, I returned...
Angèle Etoundi Essamba

Angèle Etoundi Essamba

The time at Civitella has been both relaxing and productive. The silence, the light and peaceful environment of the castle enabled me to look differently around me and it brought me into new ideas which enriched my practice. The extremely good care and attention of...