Elsa Moreno to Lead Mentorship at Tenerife’s Loba Lab Event in June

Elsa Moreno, winner of the 2023 Premio Nacional de Poesía Viva L de Lírica, will conduct a literary mentorship program as part of Colectivo Loba Lab’s June cultural initiative in Tenerife, Spain. The event, scheduled for June 16–17, aims to connect national and Canarian artists through workshops, performances, and discussions on contemporary poetry and interdisciplinary art.

What is Loba Lab’s June Program?

Colectivo Loba Lab, a Canary Islands-based collective, is curating a month-long series of events in June focused on visual arts, music, and literature. The program features collaborations with emerging and established creators, including Moreno, who will lead a mentorship session for 15 selected literary artists. According to Loba Lab’s official website, the initiative seeks to foster “innovative dialogue between local and national artistic communities.”

How Does Moreno Blend Poetry and Movement?

Moreno, a poet and performance artist, describes her work as “poetry incarnate,” merging written text with physical expression. Her approach, rooted in contemporary dance and oral poetry, explores themes of embodiment, emotion, and sensory perception. “The body is the foundation of my relationship with the world,” she explained in a 2023 interview with *Revista de Poesía*. “From tactile experiences, I develop written work that returns to the body for resonance.”

What Awards and Recognition Has Moreno Received?

Moreno was awarded the Premio Nacional de Poesía Viva L de Lírica 2023, a prestigious honor for living poets in Spain. The award, administered by the Spanish Ministry of Culture, recognizes “innovative contributions to contemporary poetry.” Her work has also been featured in international festivals, including the Festival Internacional de Poesía de Madrid and the Poetic Arts Festival in Mexico City.

Why Is Tenerife a Significant Venue for This Event?

Moreno expressed interest in engaging with Tenerife’s “unique sensitivity” and “distinct landscape,” which she described as “alien to my own.” The Canary Islands have increasingly become a hub for experimental arts, with initiatives like Patricia Figueroa’s *Nombrarse Volcán* festival in La Palma. Loba Lab’s event aligns with broader efforts to elevate Caribbean artistic voices within Spain’s cultural framework.

What Are Moreno’s Future Projects?

Following her recent poetry collection, *Cuerpo de Poemas*, Moreno is touring Spain to promote her work. She also plans to initiate a research project exploring “symbolic motifs” through movement and text, with potential outcomes including a multimedia performance and a hybrid essay-poetry book. “I want to expand my artistic language,” she stated in a 2024 interview with *El Cultural*. “The next phase will differ from what I’ve done in the past four years.”

How Did the Loba Lab Collaboration Begin?

The partnership emerged after Loba Lab reached out to Moreno via social media. “I wasn’t familiar with the collective, but their work in Canarian arts intrigued me,” Moreno said. Loba Lab, known for its focus on “regional creativity and global dialogue,” has organized events in Tenerife and Gran Canaria, featuring artists from across Spain and Latin America.

For updates on Loba Lab’s June programs, visit lobalab.org. More information on Elsa Moreno’s work is available at elsamoreno.es.