Hand-built stoneware with hand-dyed silk woven on a backstrap loom using natural dyes from cochineal and kihada, combined with hemp rope and wool.
Since 2023, the artist has been developing Interweaving Fiber and Clay, a project that unites hand-built ceramic vessels with backstrap-woven, naturally dyed fibers to expand the expressive potential of both materials. Rooted in her Japanese heritage, the series reflects themes of guardianship, protection, and resilience.
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Terumi Saito
Terumi Saito is a Japanese, New York–based, sculptor and designer whose work merges fiber art and ceramics.
Drawing on the traditional backstrap weaving technique, she incorporates natural dyes and hand-built ceramics to reimagine and expand the possibilities of these mediums. Her practice bridges past and present, tradition and innovation, reflecting a deep connection to humanity’s shared heritage.
Saito has completed research projects and residencies in Japan, Peru, Guatemala, and the U.S., and her work has been exhibited at venues including Mana Contemporary, Forecast Gallery, the Noguchi Museum Shop, and the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. She holds an MFA in Textiles from Parsons School of Design and a BFA in Graphic Design from Tama Art University.
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