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Call for Artists – Evolving Identities 2026

December 15, 2025May 25, 2026koihin

Reflecting, Reimagining, Becoming

There are moments when identity feels stable — and moments when it quietly slips out of reach. Evolving Identities 2026 invites artists to explore identity not as a fixed state, but as a lived, evolving process. Open call for application until 15 April 2026. Residency period 4 May – 28 June 2026. Apply now!

Jasmine Baksh

February 5, 2025February 14, 2025koihin

We’re excited to welcome Jasmine Baksh, a sculptor and multidisciplinary artist, to Studio 88. Based in Clifton, New Jersey, Jasmine’s work is deeply autobiographical, shaped by personal experiences and memories that explore themes of domestic violence, hidden emotions, and instability. Through her confessional art, she transforms difficult life experiences into powerful visual narratives, using sculpture as a language to communicate what words often cannot.

Abi Salami

February 4, 2025February 14, 2025koihin

We’re excited to welcome Abi Salami, an American contemporary artist originally from Lagos, Nigeria, to Studio 88. Known for her bold, surrealist paintings, Abi’s work explores the intersections of identity, culture, and the lasting impact of colonial histories. Her art challenges dominant narratives, using vivid imagery to confront themes of postcolonialism, education, and the complexities of personal and collective memory.

Emma Hill

January 2, 2025koihin

We are delighted to welcome Emma Hill, a talented singer-songwriter and storyteller, to our Reviving Nature Residency on Jan-Feb 2025! Originally from the remote village of Sleetmute, Alaska, Emma’s deep connection to nature and her love for music have shaped a career that spans 17 years. Now based in Anchorage, Alaska, she continues to build on her impressive body of work, which includes eight full-length albums and two EPs that have earned national acclaim.