Nido Creativo - Costa Rica

During the residency at Nido Creativo, an immersive study of the unique flora thriving in Costa Rica's tropical dry forest of Nicoya Peninsula was undertaken.

Collaborating with biologist Ines Obregon and local horticulturist Osiris Lazo Romero, I deepened my understanding of the region's flora through guided walks and personal research in the jungle. In partnership with photographers Inés Prelovsek and Charles Blouin , a series of photoshoots took place, during which native Costa Rican plants were sketched directly onto the bodies of residents in Nosara. Two tattooing sessions took place in natural settings, one in the jungle and another at a mango plantation.

All proceeds from this project supported Finca Loroco, an initiative dedicated to seed preservation.

During my residency at Nido Creativo, I conducted a research-led study of the unique flora thriving in Costa Rica's tropical dry forest on the Nicoya Peninsula.

Collaborating with biologist Inés Obregon and local horticulturist Osiris Lazo Romero, I expanded my understanding of the region’s plants through guided walks and personal research in the jungle. In partnership with photographers Inés Prelovsek and Charles Blouin, a series of photoshoots were held, during which native Costa Rican plants were sketched directly onto the bodies of residents in Nosara.

Two tattooing sessions took place in outdoor settings, one in the jungle and another at a mango plantation. All proceeds from this project supported Finca Loroco, an initiative dedicated to native seeds preservation.