
KARST Studios is a dedicated production space that houses nine studios for contemporary artists working in the city. From its humble DIY beginnings, KARST has established a studio culture that provides a professional, dynamic and critically engaged environment where dialogue and support is enabled for residing artists through the interaction of its public programme, exchange with visiting artists/curators, collaborative projects, and peer critique.
The studio complex comprises of approximately 2000 square feet, including designated studios, a project/residency space, technical resources, kitchen facilities and communal areas. The studio’s act a unique platform that provide a level of exposure that is affordable, professional and secure. KARST is committed to providing opportunity for artists at all stages of their careers: from recent graduates, emerging and mid-career artists to those established and working at an international level. Integral to the development of KARST, studio artists play an important part in contributing to the organisation’s growing presence.
Graham Guy Robinson / Rosie King / Carly Seller / Keith Harrison / Clare Thornton / Donna Howard / Paul Hillon
Studio Application Information >
Graham Guy-Robinson
'WET LOOK' 2016. wet look faux leather, safety paint, steel. Cut by hand, Custom Paradise, Somos Gallery, Berlin. Photo Steve Tanner
Rosie King
G O N E (preserve us), 2017, Three screen video installation, Duration: 15 minutes
Carly Seller -
'Drift' Two screen video projection. 2016
Keith Harrison
'Mute' National Museum Wales 2015
Clare Thornton
'After Josef Beuys' Live Art Day, Worcester City Art Gallery. Photo by Daniel Bosworth 2013
Donna Howard
'The Place to be Seen' Neon & reclaimed materials, 2017
Paul Hillon
'Perpetual Imprisonment of the Truth(Mass) 2017 Dimensions 24x24cms 3D print / self levelling compound