Studio Plesungan didirikan pada tahun 2012 oleh Melati Suryodarmo, seorang seniman performance art, koreografer, dan dosen. Setelah mengumpulkan pengalaman dalam mengorganisasi, memfasilitasi, dan mengkurasi berbagai kegiatan kesenian melalui berbagai program internasional, Melati membuka studio ini di Plesungan sebagai ruang kerja bersama bagi rekanan seniman. Hal ini dilakukannya dengan tujuan untuk mendukung kemandirian proses kreatif mereka, baik dalam penciptaan karya maupun presentasinya.
Selain itu, Melati juga menginisiasi berbagai program workshop untuk berbagi pengalaman kreatifnya, termasuk dalam bidang pelatihan kerja organisasi seni. Melalui pengalamannya di jaringan seni Indonesia maupun internasional, Melati menyadari pentingnya keterlibatan langsung dalam membangun ekosistem seni di Indonesia, khususnya melalui penyediaan platform inkubasi, dukungan pengetahuan, dan ruang kreatif.
Studio Plesungan was founded in 2012 by Melati Suryodarmo, a performance artist, choreographer, and lecturer. Drawing from her extensive experience in organizing, facilitating, and curating various artistic programs internationally, Melati established the studio in Plesungan as a shared creative space for fellow artists. Her goal was to foster the independence of their creative processes, supporting them in both the creation and presentation of their work.
In addition to this, Melati has launched several workshop programs to share her creative expertise, including training in arts organization. Through her involvement in both Indonesian and international art networks, Melati has come to realize the importance of direct engagement in building Indonesia’s art ecosystem—particularly by providing incubation platforms, knowledge-sharing, and creative spaces.
