Urban Studio is a collective of artists formed by Richard Pitts, Gloria Eng, Melissa Starke and Suikang Zhao in the fall of 2003. Urban Studio was founded on the observation that the art world has rapidly changed from the traditional route of museums and galleries.
Success is now based on artists courageous enough to seize their own destiny, create, and foster relationships with their audience. Making art about the unconventional, the interactive and redefining what it means rather than the manufacturing of a commodity.
Artist's are encouraged as activist's to participate in art administrative activities as well as hands on studio projects. Urban Studio's strength of purpose combines emerging artists as well as mid career veterans all working to embrace a wide range of artistic approaches.
Urban Studio creates and nourishes professional development through emphasizing participation and collaboration. Artists are engaged in a broad range of issues and topics, and are encouraged to find new and diverse venues for their work.
