Community – Studio 88 Artist Residency

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.

Sorthong Banjongsawat

December 21, 2025Studio88

Sorthong Banjongsawat is a semiotician and university lecturer whose work explores how meaning is produced, communicated, and interpreted across cultures. She is delighted to share her insight about Semiotics, the study of signs. It is a tool which helps us understand what others communicate.

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.

Call for Applications – Reviving Nature 2026

September 23, 2025December 19, 2025Studio88

Studio 88 Artist Residency invites artists worldwide to apply for Reviving Nature 2026 in Chiang Mai, Thailand — program dedicated to exploring art, nature, well-being and creative exchange. Ranging from three to eight weeks, the residency takes place from January 4, 2026 to February 28, 2026, in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The deadline to apply for this extended call is November 29, 2025.

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.

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!

Dr Nitipat Pholchai (Ong)

July 15, 2025Studio88

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!