New Artist Picks
Born in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture in 1987. Lives in Yokohama. Completed a master’s degree in art and design at the Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba with a major in wood crafts. Using “sewing” as a means of expression, Sakurai creates works made primarily of natural materials such as wood chips, leaves, and flower petals. Her pieces might be seen as an act of tracing memories of the time that was inscribed in the materials with each handmade stitch, and committing them to a visible form.
In this exhibition, we present new works dealing with Sakurai’s personal history in her home area of Sajima (in Yokosuka). We hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity to see this promising young artist.
