The Vision Behind Massive Studios

Abstract street art featuring blue and teal spray paint splatters and graffiti tags on a dark background.

After years operating in high-stakes technical environments as a software engineer, balance became a strategic necessity rather than a luxury. Extensive offshore work forged a lasting connection to the ocean—its scale, volatility, and calm becoming a constant reference point. Alongside the demands of a long career, managing high-functioning anxiety and depression required a deliberate shift toward something restorative, focused, and expressive.

Following shoulder surgery, that shift took form through creative exploration. What began as a means of rehabilitation—both physical and mental—evolved into a disciplined artistic practice. Digital urban art became a conduit for translating internal states into visual language: movement, tension, release. Strongly inspired by the sea and the rugged coastline of Cornwall, each piece reflects a dialogue between control and chaos, precision and emotion.

As CEO of Massive Studios Ltd, this work defines the studio’s direction and ethos. It is art created with intent—rooted in resilience, shaped by experience, and driven by a deep respect for place, process, and personal evolution.

This is not just artwork. It is proof that creativity can rebuild, re-focus, and move you forward—one layer at a time.

Mike Read
Founder & CEO
Massive Studios Ltd

Built from resilience. Driven by creativity. Grounded by the sea.