Satomi Sugimoto is a Tokyo-based visual artist working primarily in sculpture and works on paper. Born in Fukuoka, Japan, she received her BFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York.
Her practice moves between three-dimensional form, drawing, and collage, with a sustained focus on structure, surface, and restraint. Through deliberate line, measured composition, and hand-built construction, she creates works that balance delicacy with underlying tension. She works from her studio in Tokyo.
Available Works
Original sculptures and works on paper are available through Saatchi Art.
Selected prints are available through Fine Art America.
Selected prints are available through Fine Art America.
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Artist Statement
I am a sculptor, drawing inspiration from the beauty of the human form, natural landscapes, and harmonious shapes. Since childhood, I have been captivated by the fundamental lines and forms that structure our world. My work is a personal exploration of balance and fluidity, rendered in clay, mixed media, and drawing. Each sculpture, drawing, or collage is a quiet invitation—a chance to pause, observe, and feel the subtle harmony in everyday beauty. In each piece, I hope to touch something universal—a quiet balance that invites wonder and stillness in everyday beauty.
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Education
2007 BFA, School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
2002 National Academy of Design, School of Fine Art, 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
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
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
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
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