Artists in Residence – Page 5 – Studio 88 Artist Residency

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.

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.

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.

Aracha Cholitgul selected for the Delfina Foundation Residency Programme

January 8, 2025January 8, 2025Studio88

We are thrilled to announce that Aracha “Ossy” Cholitgul has been selected for the prestigious Delfina Foundation’s residency programme! This remarkable achievement is a testament to Ossy’s dedication, creativity, and thought-provoking artistic practice.

Jonathan Armour’s Residency Reflections Featured in The London Group Newsletter

January 3, 2025January 3, 2025Studio88

Jonathan Armour shares his experiences as a resident artist in Thailand with Studio 88, where he completed two impactful residencies in 2024. His reflections are featured in the Winter Newsletter of The London Group, one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious artist-led organizations.

Testimonial: Michele de la Menardiere

January 2, 2025Studio88

In November 2024, Michele de la Menardiere, an abstract painter based in San Francisco, California, participated in Studio 88’s residency programme. She shares some highlights of her stay at Studio 88.

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.

Jack Hyslop

December 30, 2024Studio88

Jack Hyslop is a multimedia artist, writer, and musician from Los Angeles, California, whose work reimagines discarded materials into thought-provoking creations. Jack explores themes of everyday beauty, overconsumption, and humanity’s impact on the natural world through collage and reconstruction. His artistic practice celebrates sustainability, often incorporating reused or secondhand materials from online marketplaces, roadside donations, and community exchanges.

Sara Wolman – Returning Artist-In-Residence

December 29, 2024December 29, 2024Studio88

We are delighted to welcome Sara Wolman back to Studio 88 as a returning Artist-in-Residence! Sara is an accomplished artist and environmental advocate whose work bridges the worlds of art, nature, and science. Her practice reflects a profound respect for the natural world, which she channels into innovative creations designed to inspire awe, empathy, and action.