artists – Studio 88 Artist Residency

Special call for visual artists: The AiR We Breathe

October 10, 2022November 22, 2022Studio88

Studio 88 Artist Residency is calling for visual artists to apply for a special residency on the theme “The AiR We Breathe”, to be part of the Art for Air Festival 2023 in Chiangmai.

The four-week programme in our residency space in Doi Saket, 30 minutes from the centre of Chiangmai, explores the topic of air quality. The residency, with a select group of international and Thai artists, is facilitated by locally based arts manager and Studio 88 founder Sasiwimon Wongjarin (Aom).

The residency is open to national and international artists, arts collectives, and creative practitioners with diverse visual art forms and/or cross-disciplinary approaches.

Do you need help starting an international artistic collaboration?

October 7, 2022October 7, 2022Studio88

Starting an international collaboration can be hard. You might have some great ideas and a strong creative practice, but you don’t know where to start looking for local partners. That’s where Studio 88 Artist Residency comes in—we want to help connect Thai artists and arts organisation with the right international partners.

Testimonial: Nina Malotta and Samuel Hof

September 29, 2022September 29, 2022Studio88

Thai people generally seem to be very lovable and friendly, but especially so at Studio88 and Sak Homestay. Aom was always available for us and ready to support and help us. She is also a great and inspiring person to talk with and, with her international experience and local roots, a great cultural translator.

Nina Malotta and Samuel Hof

July 30, 2022July 30, 2022Studio88

Throughout August 2022 award-winning artists Nina Malotta and Samuel Hof are artists-in-residence at Studio 88. They are performing artists and heart and head of the independent theatre company O-Team.

Preema Nazia Andaleeb

May 2, 2022July 30, 2022Studio88

In April and May 2022 Bangladesh artist Preema Nazia Andaleeb is an artist-in-residence at Studio 88. She is a prolific and provocative multidisciplinary visual artist and is also an entrepreneur and activist. Her tactile imagery, contrasting approach to create visual tension is an instinctive, intuitive and powerful weapon to challenge stereo typical thinking.

Testimonial: Rui Matsunaga

September 28, 2019September 9, 2022Studio88

Studio 88 is a wonderful space for anyone who loves being surrounded by the beauty of nature, simple yet deeply rooted to culture, eating lots of healthy local food, just enjoying one’s own time freely. It is so relaxing and also invigorating to both soul and body. Read more →

Interview with Ong from ComPeung Artist Residency

September 17, 2019September 17, 2019Studio88

Pisithpong Siraphisut (Ong) is a multidisciplinary artist. In 2005 he founded ComPeung, the longest ongoing independent artist residency in Thailand. ComPeung doesn’t only provide a space but a playground, a home and freedom. Studio 88 talked to Ong about ComPeung and the reasons behind opening such a space in Doi Saket. Read more →

Recovering from conflict through craft and community

September 6, 2019September 6, 2019Studio88

In the weekend of 7 September 2019, Chiangmai city welcomes a line-up of inspiring speakers in the event organised by TEDxChiangmai. This year’s theme, Shake&Shift Through the Eyes of Women, explores how women’s ideas and actions have the power to shake things up and shift perspectives. Among other speakers, Aom is proud that Armeenoh Hayimasae, one of her leading stakeholders of the Crafting Futures programme at the British Council, will be presenting. Read more →

Rui Matsunaga

August 18, 2019September 9, 2022Studio88

In August 2019 Japanese born artist Rui Matsunaga was an artist in residence at Studio 88. Working between Japan and London, Rui graduated from the Royal Academy of Arts in 2002 and creates art inspired by myth, folklore and popular culture. Here she talks about her creative practice and the philosophy that drives her work.

How it all started: Trees inspire a family legacy

April 9, 2019September 9, 2022Studio88

The seeds for Studio 88 were planted many years ago, by Aom’s grandfather, who first taught her the value of giving back to the community. Every time Aom returns home she is reminded of his foresight and community spirit standing tall in the row of teak trees along the 6 kilometer long canal road. Her grandfather did not live a long life to see these trees growing strong, but he has left the legacy not only to his family but people who are enjoying their shelter. Read more →