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In June 2025, Casa de Moyo had the pleasure of hosting Indus Shutton MacKay as our third resident artist. After completing a four-week residency with RARO in Buenos Aires, Indus arrived seeking space to reflect on her project titled Female Power Struggle and to share her work with the creative community in Uruguay.

Indus is a graduate in economics with a strong background in visual art. Although her formal art studies were interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, she continued to pursue her passion while studying in Madrid, where her interest in the Spanish language and cross-cultural dialogue deepened. She is preparing to resume her academic journey in October, aiming to bring together her interests in art, economics, policy, and the empowerment of women and minority groups.

Her project explores the female experience, drawing from personal, familial, and societal narratives. Central themes in her work include power dynamics, female friendship, memory in physical space, and the intersections of industry and identity. One of her most striking pieces features her grandmother, who worked in the fishing industry. A small square placed inside the larger canvas occupies exactly 50 percent of the space, symbolizing the representation of women in that field. Through subtle forms and meaningful proportion, Indus invites viewers to question how power, visibility, and tradition are shaped by a patriarchal lens.

During her time at Casa de Moyo, Indus shared her work in an intimate art event hosted at our creative space in Carrasco. The evening brought together women from the international community, fellow artists, and local guests, with the support and presence of the British Embassy in Uruguay. She spoke openly about her process, her personal connections to the themes in her work, and her plans to expand her project to explore sexuality, representation in other industries, and how memory and identity live within physical environments.

Indus was joined by her mother and sister for her stay in Uruguay. They spent the week exploring the country, enjoying local food, culture, and the relaxed rhythm of life at Casa de Moyo. Her time with us reflected the essence of what we hope to offer through this residency program: a chance to rest, reconnect, and share meaningful stories through creative expression.

We are excited to follow Indus as she continues to develop her practice and integrate her passions into a path that blends art, advocacy, and global understanding.