Satomi Sugimoto

About

satomisugimoto.com is Satomi Sugimoto's online portfolio. She was born in Fukuoka, Japan and lives and works in Tokyo. She received her BFA from School of Visual Arts in New York, USA. She lives a quiet life and loves creating pretty things in her tiny apartment.

 

 

Original artwork and prints are available on the websites below:


Storenvy    - Original Art   ( recommended!)

Saatchi Art    - Original Art & high quality art prints

Fine Art America    - Affordable wall art


The price of an original artwork can fluctuate based on variations in artist profit margins and the logistical factors of each platform.


 

 

Artist Statement

I have always been drawn to forms and lines since my childhood. Everything in the world consists of these fundamental elements, and I perceive undeniable beauty in them, whether they're natural or artificial.

I consider my art-making process to be spiritual; it's a quest for the essence of objects and a purification process where a single element is explored, refined, and expressed. I employ a diverse range of humble materials, such as paint, ink, enamel, plastic, and clay – whatever best conveys the idea I am pursuing.

I harmonize my sculptures with a delicate use of painting to convey the richness and complexity of natural forms. My work reflects motifs of life, encompassing organic shapes, elemental forces, and body parts of humans, insects, and animals.

During the art-making process, I transcend my sense of self and transform into a vessel that captures and expresses the world's beauty. In these moments, I realize that I, too, am a simple object existing in this universe. This perspective allows me to be not only an observer but also a part of what is being observed. This connection with the world fuels my creative process.

Education

2007   BFA, School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
2002   National Academy of Design, School of Fine Art, New York, NY

Projects + Commissions

2023   Hilton Okinawa Miyako Resort, Okinawa, Japan
2011   Stained glass window design for a private house, Singapore

Publications

2019    The Drawing Ideas Book by Frances Stanfield, Ilex Press, UK
2019    Spotlight 12 - Contemporary Art Magazine, Circle Foundation for the Arts, France
2019    Salann Magazine 1st Edition, USA
2019    Artists On Feature, Circle Foundation for the Arts, France, Online
2015    The State of Art, Series 2. SCULPTURE & 3D #2, Bare Hill Publishing, UK
2013   "Japanese Sculptor Satomi Sugimoto is Inspired by Nature", BLOUIN ARTINFO, Singapore, Online

Solo Exhibitions

2013   "Satomi Sugimoto", The Library, Singapore
2007   School of Visual Arts Sculpture Studio Window Exhibition, New York, NY

Group Exhibitions

2015   "Beautiful things come in small packages" (online), popt.com
2014   "Boreality: Art Honoring Nature" (online), popt.com
2014   "Dancers in Motion" (online), popt.com
2012   NURTUREart Benefit, Charles Bank Gallery, New York, NY
2008   "A Small Glimpse", Redtree Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
2002   The National Academy of Design Academy Show, Cork Gallery, New York, NY

Artist Residencies

2013   3-Month Artist Residency, The Library, Singapore

Satomi Sugimoto

  •     Satomi Sugimoto
  •     Tokyo, Japan
  •     satomisugimoto.com