A unique sculptural practice built on transforming bath foam
Japanese artist Yuri Sugiura explores the boundaries of ephemeral art through her delicate series titled Trans Foam. She shapes simple bath foam with her bare hands to create intricate micro-sculptures. The artist captures these fleeting animals and daily silhouettes in photographs right before they disappear.
A performative approach capturing the impermanence of matter
Her creative process relies on speed and performative gestures guided by the lightness of the material. The fragile nature of foam turns each creation into a visual metaphor for impermanence. The camera lens becomes the only tool capable of preserving these temporary forms over time.
Pushing organic and everyday materials to their extremes
Yuri Sugiura expands her creative territory far beyond the boundaries of the traditional bathroom. The artist notably creates celebrity portraits using facial cleanser. She also uses fallen hair to push the concept of organic art to its extreme limits.
