Kennsuke Sasaki
Works & Biography
Kennsuke Sasaki
Born 1957, Tottori, Japan – Died 2015
Kennsuke Sasaki was a renowned sculptor known for his signature minimalist style. His work is brought to life through the use of rare marble sourced from around the world, blending traditional craftsmanship with a modern sensibility.
Born 1957, Tottori, Japan – Died 2015
Kennsuke Sasaki was a renowned sculptor known for his signature minimalist style. His work is brought to life through the use of rare marble sourced from around the world, blending traditional craftsmanship with a modern sensibility.
Kennsuke Sasaki (1957–2015)
Born in Kihara, Chizu-Cho, Tottori Prefecture, Japan, Kennsuke Sasaki remained there until completing high school. He later earned his M.A. in Sculpture from Tokyo University of the Arts (1980–1986).
His artistic Career unfolded in three distinct periods:
- 1980–1989: At Tokyo University of the Arts, he focused on Family Portraits and animal sculptures in marble. While in England, he created small stone heads and animal sculptures.
- 1989–1995: He completed the monumental Stairway to Heaven (1990) at Chizu-Norin High School and began exploring polyhedral abstract sculpture alongside large stone heads and skulls.
- 1995–2015: Sasaki perfected a method for precisely cutting dodecahedrons from stone, earning a U.S. patent for the technique.
Notably, Sasaki has developed patented geometric forms, pushing the boundaries of sculptural expression while maintaining a deep respect for classical techniques. Sasaki’s art invites contemplation, combining timeless materials with innovative design to create pieces that resonate with both the past and the present. In addition, he is the author of patented “dodecahedrons”.
His refined portrayals of human heads and forms draw inspiration from classical art traditions, echoing the sculptural techniques of ancient Roman, Greek, and Egyptian cultures. Kensuke Sasaki is widely regarded as one of Japan’s most important and accomplished contemporary artists. Known for both figurative and abstract work, he specializes in portrait sculpture and large-scale stone monuments that blend tradition with modern innovation.
- Born in Tottori Japan (1957–2015)
- 1980-1986 Tokyo University of the Arts MA.
- 1983 KUME Prize Scholarship
- 1987-1988 stayed in London England
- 1988 Animals in Marble Exhibition Dryden St. Gallery London
- 1989 Animals in Marble Exhibition Gallery TAMAYA Tokyo
- 1991 commissioned work for a high school in Japan
- 1993 dodecahedron complex exhibition in Guild Gallery Osaka, Stone Gallery Tokyo
- 1999 Art 99 London
- 1994-2010 annual exhibitions Stone Museum Japan
