poetry – Studio 88 Artist Residency

Mauricio Montiel Figueiras

January 9, 2026Studio88

Mauricio Montiel Figueiras is a Mexico-based writer whose multifaceted literary practice moves fluidly across prose fiction, essays, poetry, translation, editing, and cultural criticism. The author of numerous acclaimed books across multiple genres, he is known for his formally inventive narratives and deep engagement with themes of solitude, memory, and displacement. He is Artist-in-Residence at Studio 88 in January-February 2026.

Paz Griot

January 30, 2025Studio88

We are delighted to welcome Paz Griot, a poet, visual artist and actor from New York, to our Residency in Feb 2025! Paz is looking forward to collaborate with talented Thai dancers, filmmakers, graphic designers, and performers.

Jack Hyslop

December 30, 2024Studio88

Jack Hyslop is a multimedia artist, writer, and musician from Los Angeles, California, whose work reimagines discarded materials into thought-provoking creations. Jack explores themes of everyday beauty, overconsumption, and humanity’s impact on the natural world through collage and reconstruction. His artistic practice celebrates sustainability, often incorporating reused or secondhand materials from online marketplaces, roadside donations, and community exchanges.