Author: Studio88

Studio 88 Artist Residency provides a space to reflect and experiment for all creative thinkers and makers. We believe in the power of integrating art into everyday life to create positive change in the world. Studio 88 is particularly interested in how art can interact with nature, people and culture in daily life, challenging ways of thinking and also providing innovative alternatives. From artists’ self-exploration to artistic collaborations, from creatively engaging with the aspirations of schoolchildren to crafting with older generations, every creative project has the potential to change lives.

Testimonial – Rachel Chapman

April 2, 2025April 2, 2025Studio88

Rachel Chapman, an emerging artist from Melbourne, Australia, took this residency at Studio 88 as their first real chance to immerse themself fully in their artistic pursuits. Rachel reflected on their artistic development during their residency at Studio 88.

Testimonial – Jonathan Armour

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025Studio88

Jonathan Armour and Thai artists at the Base Box Theatre, Thailand Creative & Design Centre, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Jonathan Armour, an Irish artist based in London, was drawn to the residency at Studio 88 because it explores aspects of identity, particularly gender, which is a core aspect of his practice. Coming to Thailand, where gender has a different cultural context, provides an opportunity to view these concepts from a new perspective.

Jonathan reflected on his exploration and artistic development during his residency at Studio 88.

Testimonial – Dr Matt Yoxall

March 23, 2025Studio88

Image from Dr Matt Yoxall’s short story Fragum, 2025

At first, I thought I would draw a diagram to show all the different facets to this residency experience, and in trying to communicate how important they were in different ways. The truth is, after thinking about it more, it is clear to me that they comprise one whole very important experience, and so, given so many different aspects to the creative process, I decided to keep them bundled together, as a whole. Here is what that sounds like, in words.

Call for Applications: Studio 88 x NY20+ Artist Residency for Thai Artists

March 17, 2025September 1, 2025Studio88

We are excited to announce the Studio 88 x NY20+ Residency for Thai Artists and invite applications for the 2025 program. The residency will take place in Chengdu, China, from July 1 to July 30, 2025. Submission by 15 April 2025.

Testimonial – Adam Geczy

March 11, 2025March 22, 2025Studio88

Studio 88 Artist Residency was honoured to host Adam Geczy, an artist, writer, and educator. During his time at the residency, he immersed himself in the local culture, capturing raw video footage and creating a series of black-and-white faux-film stills. The residency provided an ideal setting for reflection and creative development, inspiring ideas for a new performance project. Geczy, an accomplished artist and writer, found Studio 88 to be a space for deep artistic engagement, free from distractions. His experience highlights the residency’s commitment to fostering meaningful creative exploration.

Evolving Identities

March 5, 2025September 1, 2025Studio88

Studio 88 Artist Residency 2025: Evolving Identities Call for Applications
Residency Period: 12 May – 6 July 2025 (3-8 weeks)
Submission Deadline: 31 March 2025 (for residency starting 12 May 2025)
Submission deadline: 5 May 2025 (for residency starting 9 June 2025)
Location: Studio 88 Artist Residency, Doi Saket, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Koi Sakunee

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025Studio88

Studio 88 Artist Residency welcomes Koi Sakunee, Thai artist, illustrator and writer a creative, who will enchant us with storytelling art project that invites people of all ages to engage with art in a fun, accessible way.

Pornpilin Tancharoen

February 26, 2025February 26, 2025Studio88

We’re excited to welcome Pornpilin Tancharoen, Art Therapist and Abstract Painter, to Studio 88. Pornpilin, aka Zign, is dedicated her art practice to disability advocacy. She has collaborated with blind and non-blind artists to explore sensory-based art, including developing scent-labeled paint to enhance artistic expression. Through her workshops, she fosters self-healing and empowerment by integrating multi-sensory experiences into the creative process.

Dr Matt Yoxall

February 14, 2025February 14, 2025Studio88

Studio 88 Artist Residency welcomes Dr Matt Yoxall, a theatre-maker, storyteller, leadership coach, and published academic with a diverse background in storytelling and community engagement. Trained in theatre in London in the mid-1990s, Matt has worked extensively as a professional storyteller, particularly in museum and art gallery education, as well as community cultural development.

Paz Griot

January 30, 2025Studio88

We are delighted to welcome Paz Griot, a poet, visual artist and actor from New York, to our Residency in Feb 2025! Paz is looking forward to collaborate with talented Thai dancers, filmmakers, graphic designers, and performers.