Sato Sugamoto’s works express the diversity of human thoughts and emotions. Through her art, she attempts to visualize the terrain of our minds. She became interested in divergent human thoughts as a result of the lack of diversity in Japanese society. Since childhood, she has felt the intense pressure to conform to social norms and expectations within her native Tokyo. Her art, as a result, is an effort to represent narratives and experiences — both her own and others — at the edges of Japanese society. The numerous strings in her works entangle in complex configurations, evoking neurological circuits. Fiber mediums allow her to showcase the duality of our conscious lives and subconscious impulses, and the ways in which our thoughts layer and intertwine. Through her art, she gives form to the impulses, values and decisions that shape our minds.
Sato Sugamoto was born and raised in Tokyo. She received BFA from Tokyo University of the Arts (2013, Tokyo). She showcased her installations permanently at BnA Alter Museum (2019-). She participated in the residency programs of SVA NYC (2022, NY online) , PARADISE Artist in Residency (2022, Chiba Japan) , and Kunstraum LLC (2021, Brooklyn). She had projects with ESCADA in Roppongi Art Night (2018/2019, Tokyo) Her latest solo show was at Nihonbashi N11 gallery (2023, Tokyo). She participated in group shows at YUKIKOMIZUTANI GALLERY (2022, Tokyo), BnA Alter Museum (2021,Kyoto) and more.
Sato Sugamoto's residency at NARS is made possible by Nomura Foundation.
