Crisp
Masayuki Sasaki

MudFire Gallery welcomes Conner McKissack, Masayuki Sasaki, and Liz Zlot Summerfield for "Crisp" -- an exhibition of modernist functional pottery with clean lines and tight styling. This gallery exhibit and sale will be available for viewing March 18 through April 8 of 2006 at MudFire Gallery, 175 Laredo Drive, Decatur, GA 30030. An artist reception and opening party will be held from 5 pm to 9pm on Saturday, March 18, 2006.

Masayuki Sasaki Artist Statement

Masayuki Sasaki, is a classically trained artist, with multi-facetted interests. He is an accomplished pianist and composer, award-winning painter and uniquely stylistic potter.Since moving from native Japan in the late 1980's, he has impressed teachers, patrons, and his fellow artists with his unique sense of precision and artistic vision.

“In Japanese, there is a word 'shibui' which describes a clean and unadorned style that is at once simple and beautiful. The idea of beauty without excess decoration is consistent with my personal ideal for esthetically pleasing artistic expression. For me it is not enough that a final piece be essentially functional and pleasant. It must also be lasting in its desirability for use. Long after I have ceased to be productive the pieces that I accomplish today should still be enjoyed, appreciated, and used. This is the elusive quality that brings value to art, the lasting character that transcends the artist and outlives him. Whether in my paintings, musical composition, sculpture or pottery I desire most of all that the usefulness and esthetic appeal be both easily perceived, and lasting. To achieve this the piece must have that quality wherein 'less is more' and be free of excessive embellishments.”

Masayuki Sasaki Resume

Education

Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1996

Publication

1998, “Blue Milk” visual and performing arts publication, Atlanta, GA

1997, “Poets, Artists & Madmen”, Atlanta’s Arts & Entertainment Biweekly, Atlanta, GA

Documentary

“The Shape of Idaho Art, a Portrait of 8 Contemporary Artists”, original music composition for Herrett Museum and Art Gallery, College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho, 1990

Exhibition, Awards and Honors

2000, “A Concerto”, Artist Atelier of Atlanta

1997, “Twisted to Ozwazzu”, as part of AGALAF, Atlanta, GA

1998, “Unconcious”, Art Mob, Decatur, GA

1997, “Famous Artists’ show”, IVAC(Individual Visual Artists’ Coalition), Atlanta, GA

1995, “Kaldi’s Coffee House”, New Orleans, LA

1995, “Open Studio”, Art Studio Nashville, Nashville, TN

1995, “The 30th Annual Central South Art Exhibition”, Juried show, Nashville, TN

1994, “Transfinancial Bank Art Competition” , “Best of Show”, Bowling Green, KY

1992, “The 27th Annual Central South Art Exhibition”, Juried show, Nashville, TN