Seddle to the sky

“A work must communicate on its own, without the need for explanations.” From these words by Yusuke Toda, one understands the strength of his sculpture. 

Striking is the balanced and mirrored interplay he creates, starting from the real and transforming it into the ideal. It matters little whether the real object is a bicycle saddle; what truly matters is uniting sky and earth, conveying what cannot be captured by sight alone, nor by the mind alone. 

Piera Sgiarovello

Toda Yusuke was born in Hiroshima, Japan. After an intensive course of study, he obtained a Master’s degree in Sculpture from Musashino Art University in Tokyo in 1990, where he works and maintains his studio. 

In 1995 and 1996 he undertook study trips to Italy and England. In 2000 he was in Germany with the Japan Foundation. Since 1992 he has exhibited his works with growing success in various cities and has held numerous solo exhibitions.