Elizabeth Xi Bauer welcomes Brazilian artist Lidia Lisbôa to our Deptford Studio as part of the gallery’s ongoing artist residency programme. Between April and June 2026, Lisbôa will work in the studio to develop a new body of work in preparation for her duo exhibition, Hand in Hand, with Thiago Barbalho, opening on the 25th June 2026.
Working across installation, performance, ceramics, textiles, and drawing, Lisbôa’s practice is grounded in autobiographical and everyday experiences. The artist interweaves notions of landscape, body, and memory to form a layered tapestry of personal and collective narratives that position creation as a mechanism for healing and catharsis. The residency with Elizabeth Xi Bauer will provide a focused yet flexible space for Lisbôa to expand her ongoing material and conceptual enquiries.
Hand in Hand marks the artist’s first UK exhibition, reflecting the gallery’s mission to foster cutting-edge contemporary art and support artists on a global stage. The Elizabeth Xi Bauer artist residency facilitates the professional development of both national and international artists, providing them studio space, materials, and the freedom necessary to evolve their practices.
