Life is a work in progress, and my art is my path to clarity. In a world of constant striving, it grounds me, reminding me to pause and appreciate the beauty in the ordinary. Through my work, I honor the overlooked moments of everyday life, capturing their truth and quiet wonder.
Shu Tu is a multidisciplinary artist based in New York City. Her work is an ongoing exploration of finding the extraordinary within the ordinary, with a recent focus on the contrast between digital and ceramic art.
Before fully dedicating herself to her artistic practice, Shu spent over 20 years working in the advertising and beauty industry. This next chapter marks her second act—an exciting new journey that proves it’s never too late to explore a new path.
She has presented solo exhibitions at venues including the New York Public Library and the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum, among others. Her work has also been featured in group exhibitions at spaces such as Main Street Arts and the Guilford Art Center. She earned her BFA from Parsons School of Design and continued her studies at Cordwainers, London College of Fashion.
Shu currently lives in Upper Manhattan with her husband and two children.
Exhibtions:
2025
Group Exhibition— Made In NY, Schweinfurth Art Center, Auburn, NY. April 4th- May 17th, 2025
Group Exhibition— Hair, Untangling Identity, NoMAA Gallery, New York City. March 13th- June 30th, 2025
Group Exhibition— Ritual, Rites, & Routine, NoMAA Gallery, New York City. Nov 4th- February 06, 2025
Solo Exhibition— Looking Up (Special Edition). Choc NYC, New York City. Nov 05, 2024 - January 26, 2025
Solo Exhibition— My Vases. Cafe Bloom, New York City. November 05, 2023 - Ongoing
2024
Solo Exhibition— Beyond The Noise. Neighbor. Chelsea, New York City. July 1st, 2024 - August 1st, 2024
Solo Exhibition— As You Are. Choc NYC, New York City. May 13th, 2024 - July 14th, 2024
Solo Exhibition— Ordinary/Extraordinary. Dyckman Farmhouse Musuem / New York City, October 12, 2023 - January 13, 2024
Solo Exhibition— Floral Tarts. CHOCnyc, New York City. December 03, 2023 - March 03, 2024
Duo Exhibition— Flying Solo Kuro Kirin, New York City. August 02, 2024- September 30, 2024
Group Exhibition— Spread Love, It’s the Brooklyn Way, Art On The Ave NYC, New York. May 15- July 31, 2024
Group Exhibition— 2024 Ceramic Biennial, Guilford Art Center, Connecticut. June 28th- August 04, 2024
Group Exhibition— Flawless, Women United ART MOVEMENT, June 15- July 15, 2024
Group Exhibition— Whispering Colors, Nuu Muse Gallery, New york City. May 1st - May 31st, 2024
Group Exhibition— Botanical. Las Laguna Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA. May 2nd - June 2nd, 2024
Group Exhibition— Path of Totality. Main Street Arts, Clifton, New York. March 3rd, 2024- April 10th, 2024
2023
Solo Exhibition— Bloom Series. Cafe Bloom, New York City. June 05, 2023 - November 05, 2023
Solo Exhibition— Vases 2. CHOCnyc, New York City, July 07- September 24, 2023
Solo Exhibition— My Inwood. CHOCnyc, New York City, April 11, 2023- June 02, 2023
Solo Exhibition— Looking Up. New York Public Liberty, Hamilton Grange. March 01, 2023- April 28, 2023
Solo Exhibition— Looking Up. New York Public Liberty, Inwood Branch. February 01, 2023- March 30, 2023
Solo Exhibition— Vases Series. CHOCnyc, New York City, January 27- April 4th, 2023
Duo Exhibition— In a Garden of Small Dreams. New York Public Liberty, Hamilton Grange. July 21, 2023- September 15, 2023
Group Exhibition— A Celebration of Light. Kota Alliance. December 13, 2023- January 11, 2024
Group Exhibition— The Story of Us. Visionary Projects. May 05, 2023- June 05, 2023
Group Exhibition— Spring Bloom. 6th Street Studios & Art Center. April 31, 2023- May 31, 2023
Group Exhibition— Alchemy Exhibition. Visionary Project, May 05- Ongoing
Group Exhibition— The Story of Us. Create! Magazine, April 17- Ongoing
Group Exhibition— Storm Exhibition. Main Street Arts, Clifton, New York. March 4- April 19, 2023
Publication:
Artsin Square Magazine— Feature artwork, Issue 6, 2024
Suboart Magazine— Artist feature, November Print Issue 2023
Suboart Magazine— Artist feature, August Print Issue 2023
Digging Press— Artist Spotlight, 2023
Levitate Magazine — Artwork feature series, 2023
Pinky Thinker Press— Cover Story, 2023
Evocations Review — Story feature, 2022
Brand Collaboration:
Aēsop & Shu Tu — Ceramic Showcase with Aurner Eau de Parfum, March, 2025
Aēsop & Shu Tu — Art & Skincare Event, July 2024