Jewels in the Sky

Amy Shindo, MFA 2022, Ceramics

I make objects that are recreations of memories, which I seek out from fragmentary evidence. Having grown up in a Japanese family restaurant, I examine identity and heritage, filling in the blanks with imagery through food, ceramics, imagination, and dreams.

Installation view, 2022. Photo credit: Neighboring States

Cigarette Foil Crane [Why should I?], 2022, Foil paper, 12 x 24 x 93”. Photo credit: Neighboring States.

Asian Action 米寿 [Beiju], 2022, Acrylic, 6 x 11 x 1”. Photo credit: Neighboring States.

You’re a Rabbit, not a Dragon [this makes so much sense], 2021, Polystyrene napkin fan, 45 x 82 x 47.5”. Photo credit: Neighboring States.

Holograms in a holographic room [24 out of 27 pieces], 2022, Glass, stoneware, glaze, luster, 30.5 x 36 x 33”. Photo credit: Neighboring States.

Relative Brightness [Koji’s Kingdom], 2021, Styrofoam cups, wire, 53 x 28 x 28”. Photo credit: Neighboring States.

Tsutomu’s Light [Gateway to Dreams], 2022, Wood, acrylic, 115 x 93 x 0.5”. Photo credit: Neighboring States.

Amy Shindo

Instagram: @amyshindo

Born into a Japanese family of restaurateurs and growing up in Canada, Amy Shindo combines interests in the culinary and ceramic arts, bridging these worlds though accessible objects and experiences. Amy is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was a resident artist at The Clay Studio, and holds an MFA in Ceramics.