Hi friends,

I’ve been awarded a two-week residency in Como, Italy from October 1st through October 14th and the purpose of this residency is simple and rare: REST.

No expectations to produce.

No deadlines.

No deliverables.

Just sacred time to slow down, breathe, and be.

As an artist, writer, mother, and healer, my life is often centered around holding space for others, whether through creative expression, community work, or nurturing those I love. This residency is a gift from the universe and a recognition of how vital it is to pour back into myself. To rest is to restore. To rest is to remember. To rest is to resist a system that tells us we must earn our worth through constant doing.

While my lodging is fully covered, I am responsible for my travel costs and daily meals while in Italy. I'm calling in community support to help cover:

Round-trip airfare

Daily meals + groceries

Local transportation

Any amount, no matter how small, helps make this journey possible.

If you’ve ever been touched by my art, my words, or the space I hold, I invite you to contribute to this season of softness and restoration. And if you can’t give financially, your words of encouragement, shares, and prayers are equally nourishing.

Thank you for believing in rest as a revolutionary act, and for walking alongside me as I receive this moment of deep replenishment.

With love and gratitude,

Ayiana Viviana