Studio 13 Sydney is an inclusive multimedia artist studio aiming to create and promote innovative visual arts through critical thinking, collaboration, diverse and liberal artistic expression, and lifelong learning.
Our Team:
Francis Cai (Art Director)
Francis is an award-winning fine art photographer and film director based in Sydney, Australia. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design and a Master of Moving Image degree from the University of Sydney.
As a visual artist and enthusiastic scuba diver with unique perspectives, Francis sensitively examines the differences in diverse living environments and cultures in the uncertain era he experienced from the heart.
His works show a distinctive personal style and have been exhibited locally and internationally at Verge Gallery Sydney, M16 Artspace Canberra, Beijing Time Museum, China Millennium Monument and ZheJiang Art Museum, gradually catching public attention. His artworks are in private and public collections.
Dr Zinnia Lo (Managing Director)
Zinnia is a passionate Sydney-based photographer who is not afraid to go beyond the realm of possibility to create exquisite images. She is a semi-finalist of the 2023 Head On Photography Awards.
Zinnia graduated from Monash University with a Master of Health Administration with Distinction. Empathetic and insightful, she strives to provide extraordinary person-centred photography experiences for individual and corporate clientele.
Zinnia speaks fluent English, Mandarin, and Cantonese and knows some Korean and Japanese. She also loves bushwalking and looking at sparkling gemstones.
Kristen Lian (Exhibition Coordinator)
As Studio 13 Sydney’s current exhibition coordinator, Kristen Lian brings a unique perspective, refining collections that blend aesthetic appeal with social resonance.
With a Master of Urban Planning degree from the National University of Singapore and extensive city planner’s working experience in Aotearoa, Kristen is familiar with fostering collaboration in public spaces and innovative solutions for the local community. She aims to bridge urban life with creative expression, making our cultural activities accessible and an impressive experience for diverse audiences.
Address: Studio 13, Comber Street Studios, Paddington, NSW 2021 (by appointment)
Email: zinnialo@studio13sydney.com.au