In a world saturated with noise and artificial intelligence,
creation begins by stepping aside.

From Noise to Vision
A workshop by Sebastien J. Zanella

Leaving the frame.
Unlearning.
Listening again.

Not to imitate the world
but to reveal your own way of seeing it.

Be part of the upcoming workshop

August 3-7 - 2026 - SOLD OUT

12-16 October 2026

A Week of Exploration & Creation

A Week of Exploration & Creation

Over one week in Tenerife, a small group of artists — photographers, storytellers, and seekers — gather to explore both the island and themselves.
Guided by Sébastien Zanella, you’ll move through volcanic landscapes, ocean cliffs, and quiet villages, using the camera as an excuse to see more deeply.

This is not only a workshop on photography or filmmaking ; it’s a journey toward clarity, connection, and expression.
A space to rediscover your voice, refine your craft, and share what truly moves you.

Each day blends practice and contemplation: creating in nature, exchanging ideas, and exploring how technique, intuition, and presence can merge into one language.
There will be moments of shooting and editing, of walking and silence, of sea and sunlight, of questions and discoveries.

On the final day, we gather around the work created, tracing the story of the week ; not just what was captured, but what was revealed.
From there, each participant leaves with a renewed sense of direction, and a place within the living community of Desillusion Utopia.

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Your next journey begins here.

3-7 august 26

SOLD OUT

12-16 October 26

3 places only

Images created by those who were there

The Workshop
Through the Eyes of a Participant

Made by Bastian Huber during his time here.
An intuitive response to the experience.
This is how he became New New Adventurer.

Explore what is real.
Step out of the noise.
Create from what only you can see.

All images on this page were created by Sébastien J. Zanella
during previous workshops.

Hosted by Sébastien J. Zanella

Photographer, filmmaker, poet
founder of the Desillusion Utopia

For over two decades, Sébastien J. Zanella has explored the invisible side of existence.
His work moves between the sacred and the ordinary, revealing what lies beneath appearances
the pulse of freedom
the silence of the self
the fragile beauty of the real

From skateboarding to the desert, from the ocean to the intimacy of a portrait, his vision follows one direction , to make life itself a form of poetry

After creating films and books for Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent, Chloé and Hermès, he chose to step away from surface narratives
to dedicate his work to a deeper pursuit
helping others reconnect with meaning through creation

Through workshops, mentorships, letters and secret gatherings, he brings together a living fellowship of outsiders, artists and seekers
those who wish to create consciously
and live poetically

Within this movement, Desillusion Utopia exists as a collective journal
the written and visual trace of those who walk the path

To join
one must live 🥀

Tenerife : A Land of Contrast and Exploration

Tenerife, the largest island of the Canary Islands, lies approximately 62 miles (100 kilometers) off the coast of Morocco in the Atlantic Ocean.

Accessible by a three-hour flight from every major European capital, it is one of the most diverse islands in the world. From towering volcanic peaks to lush forests, dramatic cliffs, and pristine golden beaches, Tenerife offers a landscape designed for self-discovery and creative inspiration.

Here, the journey extends beyond photography; traversing volcanic deserts, immersing yourself in the waves surrounded by millennia-old mountains, and exploring movement as a way to connect with the landscape and with others. Every step, every encounter, every shift in light becomes part of a larger composition—one where you don’t just observe the world, you become part of it.

Each workshop is limited to 6 participants
- 2200 euros -

Every day ends with a feedback session at Sebastien Studio ; a space for reflection, dialogue, and shared vision.
You’ll discover his rhythm of life and creative process, gaining a deeper sense of how art can be lived, not just practiced.

Accommodation is not included, but a curated list of nearby Airbnb and small hotels will be provided, all within walking distance from Sébastien’s house.

Food is also not included, though the village offers many simple and affordable options to eat together or alone, always close to the ocean.

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Want to join the next journey?

Applications are now open for the 2026 workshops in Tenerife.

When you walk the path — through a workshop or mentorship — you become part of the New New Adventurer Society.

From there, DESILLUSION UTOPIA opens its doors.

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