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tulum jungle resilience project

Qualia Tulum Resilience Project is an independent, artist-run ceramic residency in the Mayan jungle of Tulum, Mexico. Hosting one artist at a time, Qualia provides a quiet, immersive environment for research, experimentation, and making, with access to a rustic pottery wheel, a traditional wood-fired brick kiln, and simple jungle accommodations. Rooted in craftsmanship, ecological awareness, and slow creative practice, the residency invites artists to develop new work in close dialogue with the landscape, local materials, and the transformative process of clay and fire.

permaculture inspired

upcycled materials

international community

ceiling fans

starlink wifi

private accomodation

The Residency
 

Qualia offers self-directed residencies for ceramic artists seeking uninterrupted studio time in a natural setting. Rather than following a structured program, residents are encouraged to establish their own rhythm, explore new ideas, and develop work through sustained engagement with clay, fire, and place.

Past Residents at Qualia:

Alexa Casil – Artist
Ana Violeta Trevizzo – Bio ethics
Angel Urrutia – Filmmaker
Beige Arce – Somatics
Cecilia Fikaris – Entrepreneur
Christian Kohl – Gallerist
Damiana Villarello – Cultural Producer
Diana Rojas – Biologist
Eliane Grazon – Psychology
Emmanuel Gutierrez – Agronomer
Flor Troveux – Art
Huper Sauper – Filmmaker
Joe Brat – Writer
Johnatan Maldonado – Bio Architecture
Joshephine Lameliux - Social Activist - Lawyer

Kevin – Luthier

Leo del Pozo – Space Lawyer

Lola Toscano – Producer

Loai Nami – Poet

Manuel May – Carpenter

Marakame Juan

Margarita Martin - Artist

Marcel Julien – Community Builder

The Ungoogable Michelangelo – Artist

Txana Ixa – Paié

Wesley A’harra – Music Producer

Wild Rest retreats

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