Artist Statement

Capturing colorful reefs, octopus personalities and movement in sculpture with a high level of detail.

As an artist and sculptor Sahasa is especially inspired by the sophisticated and varied nature of octopus species. Corals are another beloved and intricate subject they enjoy exploring.

Sahasa's fascination with octopuses began in 2017 when they were researching several key reef species as potential art subjects. A video showcasing the fluid movements and captivating presence of a fully grown Giant Pacific Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) instantly captured Sahasa's attention. Starting from that point, octopuses have gradually become Sahasa's most beloved subjects.

With 70% of our planet covered by water, it is no surprise that a large number of living species on Earth are aquatic. Within this vast array of life, octopuses constitute an incredibly biologically unique group consisting of over 300+ species. Many of them are yet to be fully described and researched.

We do know that Octopus are intelligent, problem solvers, have emotional states and the ability to perceive the emotional component of pain, are much more social than previously thought, and exhibit play and tool use. They may even experience dreams… 

Sahasa continues reviewing scientific articles and books about octopus, and expanding their visual library as much as possible in order to enrich their creations.

Sahasa's sculptures are built on top of a strong, complex armature, created from wire, mesh and epoxy reinforced materials. The sculpture's body can consist of a variety of clays such as grades of polymers and types of epoxy clays which are chosen based on their characteristics. 

Some of Sahasa's artwork include vintage porcelain or other objects. Works are finished with a wide range of specialty pigments, paints and an eclectic mix of materials. For example, Sahasa's corals are hand built with precision made glass beads patiently set on wire.

INSPIRED BY NATURE.
Depicting the intelligence, adaptability, and dexterity of the octopus through sculpture.