Biolumina is a private artist residency in Vieques, Puerto Rico, where artists are invited to slow down, listen deeply, and create with intention. Rooted in the island’s landscape and culture, the residency supports reflection, research, and meaningful exchange.

  • Biolumina is a private, artist-led residency for jury-selected artists from Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, and beyond. It offers time, space, and context for creation in dialogue with the landscape and culture of Vieques.

  • The program offers a private studio, a quiet and inspiring environment, and flexible time for creation, reflection, and research. Residents may also develop a free public activation in partnership with a local school, cultural organization, or community space in Vieques.

  • Biolumina takes place in Vieques, Puerto Rico, within a quiet residency setting shaped by the island’s landscape, light, and cultural rhythms. The residency is intentionally private, allowing artists to work in close dialogue with place.

  • Biolumina is not driven by productivity, but by transformation. It centers process, presence, and place, offering artists the time to reflect, experiment, and engage meaningfully with the island.

  • Biolumina was founded by artist and curator Marco Caridad, whose interdisciplinary practice informs the residency’s focus on care, experimentation, and poetic exchange.

  • Biolumina is an initiative of Fundación Casa Mi Rey and grows through partnerships, community collaboration, and supporter contributions.

  • Core Team

    The Biolumina team manages all aspects of the residency, from artist support to event programming and care of the collection. Their goal is to create a nurturing and intentional space for growth.

    • Marco Caridad – Founder & Director

    • Alexander Maximo Gonzalez – Administrative & Logistics Coordinator

    • Linda Read – Communications & Grants

    Advisory Board & Jury

    The Foundation’s advisory board provides curatorial insight, supports program development, and serves as the jury for resident selection. Their experience strengthens Biolumina’s connection to the global art community.

    • Sarabel Santos Negrón - contemporary artist, educator and museum professional

    • Carola Bravo - contemporary artist, educator and curator

    • Dennys Matos - Curator and Art Critic

    • Félix Suazo - Curator, Art Critic, and Researcher