Biography

Misaki Sano is a metalsmith/artist from Japan. After completing her BFA from California College of the Arts, she received her MFA from San Diego State University in 2019. Combining her background in fine arts and metalsmithing, she designs and creates jewelry and small objects. Misaki finds beauty in things that are simple, subtle, unobtrusive, asymmetrical, irregular, imperfect, impermanent and incomplete. Things that take time, a quiet mind, and a deep understanding to discern them.

Artist Statement

I love how poetic and magical jewelry can be. I chose jewelry as my main medium for that specific reason. While earning my MFA degree, I started thinking about the power of objects; an ability to evoke some sort of response or change in our minds. How it can connect to your memory, belief, faith, etc. I thought the best way to explore this idea was through something portable and wearable, and that is jewelry.