Pornpilin Tancharoen

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.

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Dr Matt Yoxall

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.

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Jasmine Baksh

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.

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Abi Salami

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.

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

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.

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Emma Hill

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.

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