SacSix moved to New York City 20 years ago, with a life-long dream to write and art direct television commercials. Over the years, he created campaigns for global brands and earned accolades that took his ideas across the world.

But while SacSix was building a name for himself in advertising, something else was happening. He had fallen in love with the streets of New York—not just the energy, but the art on the walls, including graffiti, wheatpastes, stickers and murals. After years of documenting this world through photography, he decided it was his time to enter the street art world.

In late 2015, SacSix put up his very first wheatpaste. That single piece of art changed the trajectory of his life. By day, he continued crafting commercials. By night, he hit the streets. Within just six months, his work caught the attention of MTV, leading him to curate and direct the launch of the MTV Video Music Awards. Since then, he has partnered and collaborated with global brands like Adidas, Four Loko and the Grammys. His art has also been featured in films by Spike Lee, Michael Bay and is now part of the permanent collection at the New York Historical Society.

In 2018, SacSix left advertising behind to pursue art full time. But his mission was never just about making art—it was about building a community around it. Over the next few years, he curated more than 100 shows across New York City, showcasing work from both established names and emerging local talent.

Enter Sheila Peri, who met SacSix in 2023 at the legendary 188 Allen Street Gallery. SacSix was curating the space and Sheila quickly became a collector, ardent supporter of the gallery and made sure SacSix was getting enough to eat. A lifelong supporter of hip-hop culture, street art, and creative community building, Sheila brought a unique combination of entrepreneurial spirit, corporate leadership, and a deep appreciation for the underground arts scene.

After a successful career in finance and management consulting, earning multiple professional licenses and advanced degrees, and being a SuperStar Mom of three, Sheila found herself drawn back to the creative communities that first inspired her. When 188 Allen Street Gallery was knocked down by the city due to COVID dining ordinances, she remained one of SacSix's strongest supporters, encouraging him to take the leap and create a gallery of his own.

Two years later, SacSix has taken his creativity to a new medium—not the streets, but brick and mortar. He has partnered with Sheila to build Studio6 Gallery, in the Lower East Side. Studio6 is challenging the rules of the traditional art gallery. With Studio6, SacSix and Sheila bring their expertise, network and vision together to create a new hub for creativity, collaboration and community.