The Trophy Room LA is thrilled to current Whispers of Kindred Souls a solo exhibition from artist Satoko Okuno. The exhibition runs from March 1st to March thirtieth, 2025, and there will probably be an artist reception on March 1st from 5 to 9 p.m. Please be a part of the artist and gallery in celebration.
Whispers of Kindred Souls options ceramic sculptures and work that embody guardianship, tenderness, and humor, making a bridge between the on a regular basis and the extraordinary. By means of her work, Okuno explores the profound dialogues between herself and the creatures she conjures, starting from acquainted animals to whimsical, imaginary beings.
Central to the exhibition is the idea of communication and connection. Most items are titled with parentheses, symbolizing the continued conversations and observations between the artist and her creations. These parentheses act as delicate alerts, inviting the viewers to have interaction on this intimate alternate, the place every creature serves as a guardian or good friend, providing solace and understanding.
Okuno’s artwork serves as a young coping mechanism, reworking on a regular basis feelings and deep-seated traumas into one thing accessible and comforting. Her guardians stand as pleasant and calm sentinels, fostering a secure area for reflection and interplay. The interaction of humor and vulnerability imbues the work with a novel heat, making every bit not solely a visible expertise however an emotional refuge. Whispers of Kindred Souls is a testomony to the therapeutic energy of artwork and the consolation present in imagined companionship. By means of her sculptures and work, Okuno creates a sanctuary the place each artist and viewers can discover peace, guided by the light presence of her kindred souls.
Satoko Okuno’s creative imaginative and prescient is anchored within the portrayal of animals and mythological creatures, drawing inspiration from varied sources akin to her two cats, encounters on the zoo, and historical artwork types like Greek pottery and Egyptian sculptures. Her vibrant mixed-media work, adorned with impasto textures, and glazed stoneware breathe life into these creatures, establishing them as guardians inside her artwork and alluring viewers right into a comforting and secure realm. This profound exploration of guardianship is rooted in Okuno’s Japanese upbringing, steeped within the cultural richness of Shintoism—the idea that every one issues, starting from pure supplies, animals, and people alike, have a spirit. Having grown up with conventional Japanese sculptures of guardian animals, usually positioned in entrance of shrines to deliver security and defend inhabitants, she recasts these animals as central characters in her modern-day sanctuaries, offering solace and gentleness in a world usually laden with life’s traumas.
Satoko Okuno (b. 1991) is a painter, ceramic sculptor, and printmaker initially from Tokyo, Japan. She obtained her BFA from ArtCenter Faculty of Design in Pasadena, CA, because the Valedictorian of the Class of Spring 2024. Okuno’s work has been exhibited at venues together with Thinkspace Tasks (Los Angeles, CA), the Trophy Room LA (Los Angeles, CA), HeyThere Tasks (Joshua Tree, CA), Alto Beta Gallery (Altadena, CA), La Luz de Jesus Gallery (Los Angeles, CA), the Hive Gallery (Los Angeles, CA), Pamplemousse Gallery (Richmond, VA), and aquabitArt galerie (Berlin, Germany). Her work has been featured in publications akin to Daring Journey, Voyage LA, and Shoutout LA. Okuno lives and works in Los Angeles, CA. Los Angeles, CA.
