SPIRIT series UMIPO NO KAMI

Sakai has created series of abstract artworks under the themes of self-memory for Recollection series, which centers on preserving one's own memories, and heritage series, which explores the memories of others and those of an era.
These series aim to encapsulate the diverse emotions and memories that linger in someone's heart. To pass these memories down to future generations, something we can trust are essential,that can safeguard the truly precious memories through transcending eras. In the past, such responsibilities were often entrusted to religious entities like gods or spirit, providing wisdom and solace to people across different periods of time.

What is god in contemporary Japan? It might be found in the pop culture that influences Sakai himself, such as manga, anime, or idol fandom. Against the backdrop of Japan's modern culture, which embraces various elements and undergoes unique development, Sakai has created a new series that could be called the guardian deity of memories, drawing inspiration from gods spanning different eras and regions. This new series, which will endure for a long time, is crafted using the materials and techniques of ceramics, capable of passing down its message to the distant future.
Ceramic artist Tomoya Sakai, who has explored the theme of memory with a bright and pop-like style, now introduces his new SPIRIT series, expanding upon his previous works.