News – Studio 88 Artist Residency

Ben Robinson

April 5, 2026Studio88

Ben Robinson was born in Dillsboro, a rural town in southern Indiana (USA). He studied photography at Indiana University and received my BFA, along with a minor in Art History, in 2016. He currently lives and works in Bangkok, Thailand. He has had exhibitions in the United States and abroad. He previously joined Studio 88 as an artist-in-residence and has since returned for several exhibitions. In May 2026, he returns once again to present a new body of work, alongside leading a photography and darkroom workshop.

Jameel Haiat

April 5, 2026April 5, 2026Studio88

Jameel Haiat is a multidisciplinary artist and writer based in Chiang Mai, whose practice is shaped by a rich intercultural background. With over 25 years of experience in the themed entertainment industry, working on large-scale and highly interactive projects, his work explores a dynamic interplay of personal history, cultural identity, and storytelling—infused with both tenderness and tension. Guided by a philosophy of boldness and originality, he creates works that inspire and provoke, bringing a distinctive voice to his upcoming exhibition as part of Studio 88 Artist Residency’s Evolving Identities programme in May 2026.

Hilcia Peña

April 5, 2026April 12, 2026Studio88

Hilcia Peña is an American, Architect and Artist with a Cuban/Mexican roots, who is currently based in Chiang Mai. Her multidisciplinary practice bridges architecture, design, and storytelling, creating immersive and meaningful experiences. She will present her artwork “Threads of Identities” as part of the Evolving Identities programme at Studio 88 in May 2026.

Studio 88 Artist Residency Post-Graduate Fellowship

March 2, 2026April 8, 2026Studio88

The Studio 88 Post-Graduate Fellowship offers graduating students and recent alumni a chance to gain real, hands-on experience in arts management, exhibitions, and cultural programming. This Fellowship is designed to help you move confidently from university to professional life. Apply now, deadline application by 31st March 2026.

SoulScapes 2026

February 15, 2026February 16, 2026Studio88

Studio 88 is now accepting applications for the SoulScapes Artist Residency Programme 2026 under the theme “Transition & Transformation.” Residency Period: 1 July – 25 August 2026. Application Deadline: 15 May 2026.

Art, Place, and Purpose: Reflections from PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2025

January 24, 2026January 31, 2026Studio88

Studio 88 Artist Residency was honoured to take part in the PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2025 (PDMF 2025), held from 1–3 December at The Heritage Chiang Rai Hotel & Convention, Chiang Rai. The forum brought together over 320 delegates from 18 destinations worldwide, representing more than 200 public and private organisations, academic institutions, and creative practitioners, all engaged in shaping a more sustainable and inclusive future for tourism.

Sorthong Banjongsawat

December 21, 2025Studio88

Sorthong Banjongsawat is a semiotician and university lecturer whose work explores how meaning is produced, communicated, and interpreted across cultures. She is delighted to share her insight about Semiotics, the study of signs. It is a tool which helps us understand what others communicate.

Gabriel Phway

December 20, 2025December 20, 2025Studio88

Gabriel Phway (Yangon, Myanmar, currently based in Chiang Mai) is a Singer, Songwriter, Mental Health Practitioner and Medical Doctor. She moves between worlds where sound becomes a form of care and songs hold space for survival, grief, and hope. Phway is invited as a Collaborative Artist at Studio 88.

Michiko Yoshino

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025Studio88

It is our pleasure to welcome Michiko Yoshino, a Tokyo-based voice artist and educator whose practice centers on vocal improvisation, deep listening, and collaborative sound-making. Her work moves fluidly across performance, education, and sound installation, exploring the voice as a living,
expressive instrument beyond genre and form. Michiko will collaboratively conduct a circle singing workshop with our artist-in-residence.

Palita Sriwaboot

December 19, 2025Studio88

It is our pleasure to welcome Palita Sriwaboot (Fiws) a freelance actress, production manager, and acting coach whose practice is grounded in physical awareness, emotional presence, and mindful observation. Her work is shaped by her interest in Osho meditation, which informs her approach to performance, embodiment, and creative process. Fiws is invited as a Collaborative Artist at Studio 88.