Satomi Kawai/Women: Hood

Adornment

Polyphonous 2021: Mimetic Lives 2
New Spring - A strong desire for spring becomes in the form of adornments - for MJW satelite show
Necklace composed of a natural fiber cord and sculptural white metal leaves with a weathered patina. The cord loops into two cup-like forms at one end and a woolen bead is attached at the other. Set against a dark background.
Emotional Body
Homage to Tangled Hair by Akiko Yosano - 2020
Sculptural object featuring a smooth white handle with a dark ring detail, attached to a bulbous form made from fine, tangled metal wire mesh. The piece rests on a white background.
Smile in Black
Inspired by an old Japanese custom of blackening women's teeth - 2019
Contemporary sculptural ring featuring clustered matte black organic forms with small glossy black protrusions, mounted on a reflective silver base against a white background.
Rooted
Inspired by Demeter, Goddess of Agriculture in Greek Mythology - 2018
Sculptural necklace featuring a mix of brushed metal circular links and organic pod-like forms. The central elements include textured gray-white seed pods with mustard-colored interiors, mounted on porous volcanic rock and smooth white stone, creating a striking natural-meets-industrial aesthetic.
Place for Myself
The discovery of a transplanted self identity - 2017
A collection of 16 sculptural rings arranged in a loose grid on a white background. Each ring features a unique combination of materials, including textured white ceramic, blackened metal, and organic stone-like forms. The designs range from minimal and smooth to intricate and abstract, showcasing varied shapes like pods, ovals, craters, and bulbous clusters.
Femininity IV
2016
Six metallic rings with a distinctive spiked or saw-toothed edge design, arranged in two loose clusters on a white background. The rings appear hollow and cylindrical, with an industrial, mechanical aesthetic. The polished silver finish contrasts with darker inner surfaces, creating depth and visual texture.
Femininity III
2015
An abstract brooch shaped like a loose, organic figure-eight or infinity loop, made from a pale, cloud-like material with a scalloped, dark-edged outline. The piece has two asymmetrical openings, giving it a soft, cellular or amoeba-like appearance. Set against a white background.
Femininity II
2014
A long necklace with a pendant made of three overlapping, organic oval shapes in a pale, frosted material. Dark, lace-like metal details wrap around the top and cascade down part of the pendant, including a delicate black ball chain accent. Set against a white background.
Femininity
Transformation into the western culture - 2013
A long necklace with a circular pendant composed of stacked, irregular white and brown segments resembling layered ceramic or bone. The open center and slightly uneven shape give it an organic, hand-formed appearance. Displayed on a white background.
Femininity - Symbiosis
Feeling the togetherness - 2011
A handcrafted necklace featuring a thick, twisted dark gray cord and two large, oval-shaped ceramic pendants. The pendants have a textured, weathered surface with earthy tones and fine dotted line details, resembling natural erosion or topographic markings. Displayed on a light gray background.
Femininity - Connection & Devision
2010
A unique necklace composed of a thick, textured black and white yarn cord adorned with six large oval-shaped ceramic pendants. The pendants have a cloudy, marbled white and pink surface with dotted red line patterns, evoking a map-like or organic design. Set against a light gray background.

Printing

HistoInvestigation
A collaborationwith Bradley Coulter. A Fusion of emotion and science.
A textured pink and red abstract surface resembling marbled or organic tissue patterns. Overlaid on the surface are black geometric graphics: four outlined hexagons connected by thin lines, labeled A1, A2, A3, and a bottom hexagon containing a blocky, barcode-like pattern. The layout resembles a stylized diagram or conceptual flowchart.
Emotional Layers
Hair as a symbol of women, layered to show emotional aspects.
Abstract composition made with dense, swirling lines in red, black, and blue ink, forming layered textures on a light background.

Drawing

Meditational Drawing
Created using incense on Kozo paper
Abstract ink and watercolor artwork featuring organic dot patterns in black, gray, and beige tones across a textured background.
4 x 4
Small drawing pieces
A close-up view of a textured surface featuring layers of pink, beige, brown, and black tones. The surface appears weathered and speckled, with a mix of grainy and painterly textures, creating an abstract, organic composition that suggests rust, erosion, or aged materials.

Performance

Rooted - solo performance
Inspired by Mythological figures Demeter and Persephone
Black and white photo of a live performance in an art gallery, with a dancer mid-movement in the foreground and a seated and standing audience watching intently in the background. Artwork is displayed on the walls and a white pedestal holds sculptural pieces to the right.
NoBoarder by DS Moves - collaboration
Embracing a new culture as a transplanted woman
Black and white image of two individuals standing face-to-face against a dark background. On the left, a person with long dreadlocks and glasses wears a patterned shirt. On the right, a person with a headband and short-sleeved top looks toward the other. The scene appears to be part of a performance or an expressive moment, with a spotlight softly illuminating the subjects.
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