Residencies

In our central newcastle offices we regularly host artists in residence.  We support artists whose practice aligns with our values and interests through partnership projects and open calls.

CURRENT AND RECENT

Henna Asikainen

Future Pasts is artist Henna Asikainen’s latest commission with D6, building on previous projects with us that explore nature, community and belonging. We are delighted that Henna’s participatory walks are taking place along Hadrian’s Wall in May and June 2022. Henna will also be developing an exhibition of new artwork and visual media in Autumn 2022.

jane bizimana

Visual artist Jane Bizimana is in residence at our Newcastle studios during Spring 2022. Jane's work is about  bridging the gaps - whether between words and emotion, language and understanding or misunderstanding. Through interweaving language, colour and emotions, Jane reveals the nuances and complexities of cultural heritage and identity.

​MARCIO CARVALHO

In April 2022 Márcio Carvalho was in residence with D6 as part of CONTESTED DESIRES. Márcio’s research based practice explored historic monuments and statues in Newcastle. In response he created new work that set out to trigger conversations about how a city documents its past as part,  which was part of the group exhibition in May.
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MÓNICA RIKIĆ

In October 2021, new media artist and creative coder Mónica Rikić was in residence with D6 and our partner the National Trust as part of CONTESTED DESIRES. In response to the museum and archives at Vindolanda on Hadrian’s Wall, Mónica explored a post-humanist approach to the question of archiving a world when humans are no longer here.  Mónica's  series of robots were part of the group exhibition in May 2022.

DIMITRIS CHIMONAS

​From the D6 studios Dimitris Chimonas explored how information is recorded and passed on - asking what is beyond the documented? He spent time with the Society of Bookbinders North East, which informed new work for the CONTESTED DESIRES UK exhibition in May 2022.

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Dima Karout

Whilst in residence in May 2021, visual artist and creative director Dima Karout worked on new research interweaving memories, journeys, and powerful encounters with artworks in cities that influence who we are.

UPCOMING

We have residencies planned for Summer 2022 - more information coming soon.