Vision
Mai Joshin is a sacred space where master plants, indigenous knowledge, and artistic creation intersect to inspire new ways of healing and creating in harmony with the Earth. Located in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, the residency honors the Amazon as both a living ecosystem and a cultural and spiritual center, preserving knowledge for life in balance with nature.
Mission
The residency provides a transformative intercultural experience, connecting artists and indigenous wisdom keepers through plant medicine, ancestral memory, and artistic practice, fostering personal and collective healing. Participants create works, develop connections, and deepen their understanding of the Amazonian worldview.
Residency Experience
Participants engage in Ayahuasca and master plant ceremonies, ritual steam sessions, and micro-diets guided by indigenous shamans. Artistic exploration includes land art, painting, sculpture, performance, video, sound, and writing, integrated with Amazonian healing practices. Forest walks, meditation, and contemplative silence support reflection and connection with nature. The residency concludes with a final exhibition and ceremonial offering, honoring the community and ancestral knowledge.
Participants
This residency is for committed artists ready for deep cultural exchange and healing. Participants should be 21+, conversant in Spanish or English, and experienced in contemporary or ritual art practices. Full participation in the immersive 2–6 week program and respect for indigenous traditions are required.
