A space for making and thinking in Chiangmai
Studio 88 Artist Residency is delighted to welcome Rebecca Banerjee, also known as Chandana, a multidisciplinary artist, actress, and energy healer whose work sits at the intersection of storytelling, trauma healing, and creative embodiment. With over two decades of experience in the performing arts and a deep commitment to holistic wellness, Rebecca brings a unique and powerful voice to Studio 88—one that channels both stage presence and spiritual sensitivity.
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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!
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Studio 88 Artist Residency is delighted to welcome Dr Nitipat Pholchai aka Ong, a Thai physicist-turned-movement artist whose practice blends science, somatics, queerness, and collective healing into deeply embodied artistic expression. 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!
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We are delighted to welcome Dr Hyelim Kim, a distinguished Korean composer and taegŭm (traditional Korean bamboo flute) soloist, to Studio 88. Her participation is generously supported by the Arts Council Korea (ARKO), which supports Korean artists and producers to participate in globally renowned residency programs. Dr Kim is a recipient of ARKO’s International Artist-in-Residency Programme and will undertake her residency at Studio 88 in July and August 2025. We deeply appreciate ARKO’s trust in supporting her creative journey with us.
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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.
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We are delighted to welcome this year’s diverse and inspiring group of artists, practitioners, and healers to the SoulScapes the Healing Arts Residency. These artists bring deeply embodied practices that connect art, movement, psychology, and sensory experience—each contributing to the unfolding exploration of healing, identity, and transformation.
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Wanlop Hansunthai, Thai contemporary artist is Wanlop is one of the featured artists at Studio 88’s exhibition “Identity of Monograph: A Dialogue Between Fixed Naratives and Fluid Selves”, as part of the Evolving Identities programme.
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Studio 88 Artist Residency is proud to welcome Reyhaneh Afzalian as our first-ever Iranian artist-in-residence, joining us for the June 2025 program. A multidisciplinary visual artist based in Tehran, Reyhaneh brings a thoughtful and evolving practice that bridges drawing, painting, sculpture, and land art. During her time at Studio 88, Reyhaneh will explore the intersection of landscape and identity through sculptural forms and temporary interventions, deepening her investigation into material, nature, and cultural resonance.
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Studio 88 is delighted to welcome Radha Bhatnagar, a multidisciplinary artist whose journey bridges the worlds of public health and creative expression. She is joining us for the Evolving Identities Artist Residency in May-July 2025!
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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.
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