Aki Sasamoto's Performance-Installation 'Grilled Diagrams' at Studio Voltaire
Aki Sasamoto presented her performance-installation 'Grilled Diagrams' at Studio Voltaire in London from February 4 to April 19, 2026. The commissioned work featured improvisational actions using extended kitchen utensils, creating tension as the artist manipulated space and materials. Sasamoto incorporated themes of pressure through interactions with azure gems and red pumice, connecting geological processes to personal narratives about deceased friends. The performance included unexpected elements like cascading metal beads and hidden popcorn that released buttery aromas. Sasamoto's background in dance and studio art informs her approach to blending formal concerns, relational dynamics, and autobiographical reflection in her work.
Key facts
- Aki Sasamoto's 'Grilled Diagrams' ran from February 4 to April 19, 2026
- The performance-installation was commissioned and produced by Studio Voltaire in London
- Sasamoto used elongated kitchen utensils to manipulate audience positioning and space
- The work explored themes of pressure through geological materials and personal narratives
- Improvisational techniques stem from Sasamoto's training in dance and studio art
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Studio Voltaire
- Bortolami Gallery
- Take Ninagawa
Locations
- London
- New York
- Tokyo
- Mexico