Saori Kita

Artist statement
My practice revolves around observations of the natural world and the transience of nature. My desire is to capture its beauty through the process of working, using traditional casting techniques combined with natural forms to make an intimate form of stone setting.

I make work with an awareness of the Japanese concept of ‘Chowa’, which means mind, heart and hands. Finding balance between beauty and imperfection, I work very intuitively to let the material direct me to the next destination.

Each piece is the opening of a new chapter telling the story of the next form; I have tried to capture this transformation and journey in my work for Above Earth, Below Sea. But to capture nature is an impossible act because the beauty of seasons is that they are always changing.

Biography
Saori has been completing Honours in Jewellery and Object this year at Sydney College of the Arts. Saori’s work captures an irrepressible love of nature, re-articulating the raw botanical textures and structures into metal work, echoing natures essential forms and textures.

Since last year, she has been exhibiting her works around Australia, such as “Profile 10” at the JMGA Conference in Perth as well as "Utility" at Sydney College of the Arts. She was also a part of “Winter Neckpieces” and "The Exchange" at Studio 20/17. Additionally Saori exhibited in “Contemporary Australian Silver & Metalwork” at Buda Historic Home and Garden in Melbourne this year. She also stocks her series of production lines at Studio 20/17 in Waterloo, Sydney.

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