Sixi Residency
Artist Open Studio & Halloween Party
In September 2025, the Sixi International Artist Residency Program welcomed its first female artist-in-residence, Zayn Qahtani. During her time in Nanjing, Qahtani has been merging archetypal imagery with alchemical material processes through multi-media forms, creating uniquely contemporary encrypted relics. She constructs a field where memory and mythology interact, bearing both ancestral memories and grief, as well as harboring wondrous imaginations of the future.
On the evening of October 31st, from 17:30 to 20:30, coinciding with Halloween, as night falls and the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur, we sincerely invite you to join us at Qahtani's studio for this special Open Studio event. Experience the unique blend of art and Halloween festivities. Qahtani will share her residency experiences in Nanjing, showcasing her creative process and artworks developed during this period. Snacks and drinks combining Bahraini flavors and Chinese traditions will be provided onsite.
Let us join Zayn Qahtani in lifting "The Veil Between Worlds", and embark together on a profound dialogue concerning dreams, art, and mythology, exploring the spiritual echoes that transcend cultures.
