This Art Show By 21-Year-Old Japanese Artist Saki Defies Conservative Fairy Tales
Many fairy tales tend to lack diversity and inclusivity; the artist, who is known for using colour pencils as her medium, wants to change all that.
Born in Tokyo, Saki – yes, she goes by one name only – is a 21-year-old artist renowned for her vibrant pieces using colour pencils as her medium. Her art captures the graceful metamorphosis of the individual in her drawings, akin to the transformative journey of a butterfly. From a young age, the Rhode Island School of Design student has been featured in several publications and exhibitions that have constantly taken her art to new heights.
Her whimsical works are currently on display in Room 2 of Art Porters in a showcase titled, The New Fairy Tales. She is also the first Japanese artist to be featured in the gallery, which is located at 64 Spottiswoode Park Road. From now to Sep 10, be completely immersed in her world as she takes you on a trip through a medley of multi-hued objects and colours. Some of the more prominent artworks featured will include memorable pieces such as Artist, Peterpan, and Adolescent.
Peterpan (2022), coloured pencils on panel
Fairy tale narratives have told many stories about morals — to distinguish what is right from wrong. We know, at times, grey areas do exist and this is where Saki believes that they should be presented with liberation and modernised. By portraying various characters and objects using a multitude of coloured pencils, Saki draws colourful characters who defy conservative confines, allowing them to reclaim their autonomy.
This article first appeared in The Peak