/International Mentoring Initiative | Fifth Cycle |
Symbiosis V | 14th Nov - 23 Nov 2025
Upcoming events
Symbiosis V: Exhibition Closing
Join curator, Dorothy, for the closing session of Symbiosis V. In this Zoom gathering, she reflects on the exhibition as a whole, highlights moments from the mentoring journey, and revisits key themes that emerged across the works. This session offers a gentle close to the programme and a chance to look back on the conversations and connections formed along the way.
Kunnatee Vechasilp: Artist Talk / Demo: A Touch of Thai
In this artist talk and demonstration, Kunnatee Vechasilp presents “A Touch of Thai,” offering insight into the influences and ideas that shape her artistic perspective. Through conversation and live examples, she shares aspects of her creative approach and how cultural inspiration informs her work.
Arlene Custock: Landscape painting
In this sharing session, Arlene Custock offers an open conversation about her artistic practice and perspective. Through discussion and demonstration, she reflects on her creative approach, the experiences that shape her work, and the ideas she continues to explore as an artist.
Artist Talk: Meet the Mentors
Meet the four mentors of Symbiosis V—Gabriela Soba (Spain), Heather Held (Canada), Marina Soria (Argentina), and Randall Hasson (USA)—as they come together to reflect on their mentoring journey over the past year. In this conversation, they share their perspectives on guiding emerging artists, the collaborative process within their groups, and the insights gained from supporting diverse artistic practices across the program.
Marina Soria: Artist Talk: The Art of Textile as Text
In this artist talk, Marina Soria presents “The Art of Textile as Text,” sharing her perspectives on how textile-inspired forms, structures, and rhythms inform her artistic expression. Through conversation and visual examples, she reflects on her creative approach and the ideas that shape her work.
Alma Hoffmann: Meet the Artist
In this session, Alma Hoffmann shares her artistic journey, creative process, and the development of her works for Symbiosis V. Hear how her ideas evolved over the past year, the techniques she explored, and the stories that shaped her final pieces. This conversation offers an intimate view into the making of her exhibition works.
Juan Luis Gargurevich: Print and Write Nature
In this sharing session, Juan Luis Gargurevich introduces “Print and write nature,” offering insight into the ideas and inspirations behind his artistic practice. Through discussion and demonstration, he reflects on how he approaches making art and invites participants to observe the ways he engages with form, expression, and creative exploration.
Maria Trott: Meet the Artist
In this session, Maria Trott shares her artistic journey, creative process, and the development of her works for Symbiosis V. Hear how her ideas evolved over the past year, the techniques she explored, and the stories that shaped her final pieces. This conversation offers an intimate view into the making of her exhibition works.
Younghae Chung: Sharing session
In this sharing session, Juan Luis Gargurevich introduces “Print and write nature,” offering insight into the ideas and inspirations behind his artistic practice. Through discussion and demonstration, he reflects on how he approaches making art and invites participants to observe the ways he engages with form, expression, and creative exploration.
Kun Vechasilp: Meet the Artist
In this session, Gail Pergande shares her artistic journey, creative process, and the development of her works for Symbiosis V. Hear how her ideas evolved over the past year, the techniques she explored, and the stories that shaped her final pieces. This conversation offers an intimate view into the making of her exhibition works.
Gail Pergande: Meet the Artist
In this session, Gail Pergande shares her artistic journey, creative process, and the development of her works for Symbiosis V. Hear how her ideas evolved over the past year, the techniques she explored, and the stories that shaped her final pieces. This conversation offers an intimate view into the making of her exhibition works.
Shizuka Toyama: Meet the Artist
In this session, Shizuka Toyama shares her artistic journey, creative process, and the development of her works for Symbiosis V. Hear how her ideas evolved over the past year, the techniques she explored, and the stories that shaped her final pieces. This conversation offers an intimate view into the making of her exhibition works.
Arlene Custock: Meet the Artist
In this session, Arlene Custock shares her artistic journey, creative process, and the development of her works for Symbiosis V. Hear how her ideas evolved over the past year, the techniques she explored, and the stories that shaped her final pieces. This conversation offers an intimate view into the making of her exhibition works.
Nandita Anantharaman: Meet the Artist
In this session, Nandita Anantharaman shares her artistic journey, creative process, and the development of her works for Symbiosis V. Hear how her ideas evolved over the past year, the techniques she explored, and the stories that shaped her final pieces. This conversation offers an intimate view into the making of her exhibition works.
Juan Luis Gargurevich: Meet the Artist
In this session, Juan Luis Gargurevich shares her artistic journey, creative process, and the development of her works for Symbiosis V. Hear how her ideas evolved over the past year, the techniques she explored, and the stories that shaped her final pieces. This conversation offers an intimate view into the making of her exhibition works.
Ana Sanabria: Meet the artist
In this session, Ana Sanabria shares her artistic journey, creative process, and the development of her works for Symbiosis V. Hear how her ideas evolved over the past year, the techniques she explored, and the stories that shaped her final pieces. This conversation offers an intimate view into the making of her exhibition works.
Merle Neumann: Meet the Artist
In this session, Ana Sanabria shares her artistic journey, creative process, and the development of her works for Symbiosis V. Hear how her ideas evolved over the past year, the techniques she explored, and the stories that shaped her final pieces. This conversation offers an intimate view into the making of her exhibition works.
Younghae Chung: Meet the Artist
In this session, Younghae Chung shares her artistic journey, creative process, and the development of her works for Symbiosis V. Hear how her ideas evolved over the past year, the techniques she explored, and the stories that shaped her final pieces. This conversation offers an intimate view into the making of her exhibition works.
Tatiana Gebert: Meet the Artist
In this session, Tatiana Gebert shares her artistic journey, creative process, and the development of her works for Symbiosis V. Hear how her ideas evolved over the past year, the techniques she explored, and the stories that shaped her final pieces. This conversation offers an intimate view into the making of her exhibition works.
Beatriz Vicente: Meet the Artist
In this session, Beatriz Vicente shares her artistic journey, creative process, and the development of her works for Symbiosis V. Hear how her ideas evolved over the past year, the techniques she explored, and the stories that shaped her final pieces. This conversation offers an intimate view into the making of her exhibition works.
Symbiosis V: Exhibition Opening
Join us for the official opening of Symbiosis V. Our curator, Dorothy, will introduce this year’s exhibition and shares insights into the curatorial approach behind bringing fourteen artists and four mentors into a unified showcase. Learn what to expect across the works, the themes that emerged, and the questions the exhibition invites you to explore.