SEA AiR is a pioneering project that positions Singapore as a hub for artistic exchange between the vibrant Southeast Asian region and the European Union. With a distinct two-fold framework, SEA AiR interweaves artistic research and production by awarding three emerging Southeast Asian artists with: 1) a three-month residency at an established arts institution in the European Union; 2) curatorial guidance and resources to create new artworks for an exhibition in Singapore.
The three participants in the second iteration of SEA AiR are: Priyageetha Dia (Singapore); Ngoc Nau (Vietnam); and Saroot Supasuthivech (Thailand). They were selected from a pool of 21 candidates nominated by artists and curators from across the region.
Priyageetha Dia will be Artist-in-Residence at Jan van Eyck Academie (17 April–14 July 2023).
Artist's Statement: "To be given this opportunity to further my research and artistic practice at Jan van Eyck Academie is an incredible one. Being part of the SEA AiR residency in the European Union will allow me to explore the potential for a deeper and broader comprehension beyond the Southeast Asian landscape and into the corners and crossings that ties its relation to the Netherlands. To be able to witness, engage in, and respond to an interdisciplinary environment with the possibility to gather with other peers and cultural workers, access resources and facilities, and share knowledge(s) is what I am really looking forward to." — Priyageetha Dia
