"As a medium and as a metaphor, the finest antique tea sets have great resonance. Porcelain has become my signature sculpting material, my trademark," —Sandra Sashou.
Sculptor, Sandra Sashou draws inspiration for her "Broken" sculptures not from nature or the human form, but from her personal experience as a woman. Porcelain has become her signature sculpting material. Growing up in Brazil, she was surrounded by beautiful household antique ceramics and glass ornaments that belonged to her mother. The collection of Sèvres and Limoges porcelain, Galle vases, Lalique crystal, influenced her appreciation for collectible treasures.
The "Broken" sculptures use porcelain as a medium, and the destruction of precious objects is a central theme. The brutal destruction implies tragedy, but the reassembled artwork suggests a new form and rebirth. Shashou's philosophy views breakage and fractures as essential parts of the chance and fate of human life. "Broken" references bravery, courage, and rebuilding after devastation.
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Shashou studied at City & Guilds of London Art School, earning her BA (Hons) in Painting in the year 2000. She has exhibited in various locations globally, including London, Paris, Beirut, Geneva, Gstaad, St Tropez, Dallas, Miami, NYC, and Venice. Her work has been showcased in prestigious art fairs, and she has been commissioned for site-specific public sculptures in the US, EU, and UK. Shashou's sculptures have been collected in significant private collections, and she continues to negotiate collaborations with brands outside of the arts. She currently lives and works from her studio in Primrose Hill, London.