artist residency – Page 5 – Studio 88 Artist Residency

Ella Carroll (Beany)

August 24, 2025August 25, 2025Studio88

We are delighted to welcome Ella Carroll, affectionately known as Beany, as our Artist-in-Residence for September 2025 at Studio 88 Artist Residency. Beany is a multidisciplinary artist and curator based in Melbourne, Australia, whose whimsical, colourful, and cosy work invites viewers into a dreamlike world of imagination and joy.

Rashna Hackett

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025Studio88

Studio 88 is delighted to welcome abstract painter Rashna Hackett as our September 2025 artist-in-residence. Known for her instinctive, emotionally charged approach to abstraction, Rashna brings with her a wealth of experience and a deeply personal artistic journey shaped by diverse cultural influences.

Franklin Lau

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Studio88

Franklin Lau is a visual artist and percussionist with over three decades of experience in photography, spanning lifestyle, fashion, and fine art. His artistic journey also embraces music, moving from drumming and djembe to the meditative power of gongs and sound healing. Now based in Chiang Mai, he continues to explore the intersection of image, sound, and culture. Franklin has been a great support to Studio 88 and he enjoys collaborate with our local and international artists.

Casy Zhu

August 9, 2025Studio88

Studio 88 Welcomes Casy Zhu as Chief Storyteller

We’re excited to announce that Casy Zhu has joined Studio 88 as our Chief Storyteller – a role that blends creativity, curiosity, and just the right dash of mischief.

Sophon Tabklong (Toffee)

July 16, 2025Studio88

Studio 88 is honored to welcome Sophon Tabklong aka Toffee, a groundbreaking visually impaired artist, blind dancer, acting coach, performance artist, and disability justice advocate from Thailand. Toffee’s artistic practice expands the boundaries of dance and theatre, offering a transformative perspective on embodiment, perception, and inclusion. He will give a talk, conduct a workshop, and lead an experimental lab titled “The Touch of Movement & Connection” during his time at Studio 88!

Thomas Triebe-Pay

July 12, 2025Studio88

Studio 88 Artist Residency is delighted to welcome Thomas Triebe-Pay, an abstract sculptor from Toronto, Ontario, as our artist-in-residence for July and August 2025. With a strong foundation in sculpture and arts management, Thomas brings a distinctive approach to material, form, and spatial engagement.

Testimonial – Peter Berner

April 16, 2025Studio88

Peter Berner is a Sydney-based artist specializing in acrylics and non-toxic media. He also has experience in radio and television. Here is his reflection on his residency at Studio 88.

Call for Applications: SensoryScapes Performance Art Residency

April 15, 2025September 28, 2025Studio88

The residency will take place from November 1 – December 12, 2025. Submission by 10 September 2025.

Call for Applications
SensoryScapes Performance Art Residency
A space for artists and performers to an immersive journey into the world of performance arts.
Residency Dates: 1 November – 12 December 2025 (Duration: 3–6 weeks)
Submission Deadline: 10 September 2025 (extended deadline)

Apply here!

Testimonial – Richard Henley

April 12, 2025Studio88

Richard Henley is a multi-disciplinary designer from London with a background in set design and product design. He chose to come to Chiang Mai because of its rich craft culture and the opportunity to learn from local artisans. He was attracted to Studio 88 for its tranquil, natural environment away from the city’s hustle and bustle. He reflected his time during the residency with Studio 88 here.

Testimonial – Chatrawee Thongnak

April 11, 2025Studio88

Chatrawee Thongnak, a textile artist based in Chiang Mai, was selected to participate in the Studio 88 x NY20+ residency. Pear reflected how this residency in Chengdu has broaden her perspective.