Discover the legacy of our 20-year international artist residency programme in central Manchester.
Since 1986, esea contemporary has been a beacon for Asian artists and communities, fostering exchanges and innovation. As we mark the 20th anniversary of our residency programme, we celebrate nearly 100 artists from East and Southeast Asian backgrounds who have embraced our platform.
esea contemporary is delighted to welcome Hong Kong-based artist Pan Li for a research-oriented artistic residency exploring the relationship between Chinese ink painting and British botanical heritage.
esea contemporary is pleased to welcome artist Sophie Mak-Schram for a residency exploring zhizha (紙紮), the traditional Chinese practice of crafting bamboo and paper sculptures for funerary and celebratory rituals.
Milia Xin Bi's research residency at esea contemporary centres on the unexpected—accidents and workarounds—as generative forces within technology-mediated everyday life.
