I had the absolute privilege of spending a month as artist-in-residence in the atelier flat at Superbude Vienna. From early December 2023 until mid January 2024, I split my time between two video based works as well as an object prototype. I had planned on working within the video game Sims 4, creating modifications that would add a layer of realism and anxiety in the form of constantly rising electricity and gas bills as well as council tax to the game. I abandoned this idea relatively quickly in favour of focusing on existing in-game text, and the presentation of a few pieces in the context of the Superbude lobby. The residency offered me time and space to learn new skills while seeing a project through right to the end.

With the help of the wonderful Superbude team, two video works I created were installed on spare retro TVs in the lobby where they could blend in with the living room-like surroundings. The sandwich sits on a shelf very close-by, carrying on its endless rotation.

I cannot put into words how much I enjoyed my time at the residency – from the warm welcome by the team, to lunches in the canteen, fun evenings in the lobby and the luxury of a very comfortable and beautiful space to live and work in, I felt looked after yet left alone enough to have a few really productive weeks of work and development. I set out to learn a few new skills, and gained much more than that during my month at the Bude. Thank you all for all your help, support and, above all, company!