Shingu Sayaka 新宮さやか Japanese, b. 1979

Based in Osaka, contemporary artist Shingu Sayaka (b. 1979)’s serene studio is framed with a natural garden, with the bustling city just beyond. Her workspace is meticulously organized to accommodate the precision of her technique. In her 'Calyx' series, Sayaka hand-builds delicate sheets of clay, intricately carving rosette-like patterns with a scalpel. She then highlights each incision with black slip, creating complex, textured surfaces that have become a hallmark of her distinctive style. Shingu's ceramic tools on her workspace table. Shingu often takes walks in nature, finding inspiration in subtle...