Reviving Nature: Pollution Alert Artist Residency 2024

Studio 88 is now calling for applications from artists in any discipline who address the challenge of pollution, for a residency in Chiangmai, 11 February to 10 March 2024. Apply by 20 August 2023.

We invite artists from anywhere in the world to shed light on one of the most pressing issues of our time: pollution. Through unique artistic expressions, we seek to raise awareness, provoke dialogue, and inspire meaningful change regarding the detrimental impact of pollution on our planet and its inhabitants. This open call aims to harness the creative force of artists to bring pollution to the forefront of public consciousness and mobilise action towards a sustainable future.

The theme of this residency is very open and it can explore multifaceted aspects of pollution. It could encompass air, water, soil, noise, light, or any other form of pollution affecting our environment and communities. It could seek to examine the causes, consequences, and potential solutions related to pollution. It could also look at complex ways our systems are connected and how we can improve in areas such as urban planning and farming.

In Chiangmai there are particular challenges with air pollution, due to things such as vehicles, factories, construction, garden burning, agricultural and forest fires. Therefore, as part of the residency we will be visiting RUEE Lab (Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna), which researches the measurement, control and prevention of pm2.5 pollution. You don’t have to be an expert in air pollution, rather we are interested in seeing how creative approaches can contribute diverse perspectives to pollution and scientific processes. This can be a new area for you, we just ask that you bring your curiosity and an active interest in the topic.

What does the residency include?

• Accommodation and studio space in a self-contained bungalow in rural Doi Saket
• Visits to RUEE Lab (6km from Studio 88)
• Curated studio visits
• An artist talk towards the end of the residency
• Administrative support on-site
• Research assistance
• Networking opportunities for potential collaborations
• Artist profile promotion on our website and social media platforms