Community – 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.

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.

Kongkiat Ruennoy

December 19, 2025Studio88

It is our pleasure to welcome Kongkiat Ruennoy (Geng) a Chiang Mai–based cellist and music composer whose practice centers on storytelling through sound. With a background in classical music and a deep curiosity for folk, pop, and world traditions, his work moves fluidly across genres while remaining grounded in emotional expression. Geng is invited as a Collaborative Artist at Studio 88.

Nontawat Machai

November 13, 2025November 13, 2025Studio88

Studio 88 is delighted to introduce Nontawat Machai (Golf) — a visionary artist, curator, and leading figure in Chiang Mai’s performing arts scene. Renowned for his contribution to performance art, festival creation, and the preservation of performing arts history, Golf plays an integral role in shaping the region’s cultural landscape. Studio 88 has had the pleasure of collaborating with him on numerous occasions, and we are excited that he is now actively engaging with our artists-in-residence program.

Wuko

September 12, 2025Studio88

Wuko is a Thai visual artist whose work weaves together oriental mythology, pop culture, and reflections on belief. After joining the Studio 88 × NY20+ Residency Exchange in Chengdu in July 2025, he will continue his creative journey at Studio 88 in Chiang Mai this October.

Sujittra Prasert

August 25, 2025Studio88

Studio 88 is pleased to welcome Sujittra Prasert, a Botanical Drawing Artist whose delicate brushstrokes bring Thai flora into luminous life. Her practice is not only about painting—it is about pausing, observing, and finding a deeper connection with nature’s wisdom. Over the years, Sujittra has collaborated with Studio 88 in many creative ways—bringing her vision to life as a visual artist, performer, weaving stories as a puppeteer, and guiding participants as a workshop facilitator.