PRAKSIS

Benefits: more international links with artists, an extra context to use as a basis for architecture and design, the residency was a months-long period and this made it fulfilling to engage with other artists/designers, interactions with local artisans were worthwhile. Challenges: it was a long process applying for a visa to Indonesia (I had to travel to Kenya twice to process my visa), flights from Uganda to Denpasar were expensive but the residency directors supported me with this. Practical Advice: ensure to have a physical output by the end of the residency, ensure to work by the schedule of the residency. Costs vs. Gains: The investment in the residency involved overcoming logistical challenges such as visa processing and expensive flights. However, the rewards received outweighed these costs. The benefits included more international links with artists, an enriched context for architecture and design, fulfilling interactions with other artists and local artisans, and support from residency directors. These rewards contributed to personal and professional growth, expanded networks, and tangible creative output, making the investment in the residency highly rewarding despite the initial challenges.