Sachiko Kodama

(Shizuoka, Japan, 1970)

Digital artist, trained in physics at Hokkaido University, in plastic arts and mixed media at the University of Tsukuba, specializing in Computing and Holography in her doctoral research. In his artistic work he explores the dynamic movement of liquids. He creates magnetic sculptures, the material he uses is ferrofluid, a liquid that polarizes when it is near a magnetic field. The structure of his sculptures is based on magnetic spirals, manipulated using technology that controls the power of the electromagnet. The shapes and vibrations of the liquid depend on the intensity of the magnetic field and the surface undergoes changes in its texture, going from a liquid to a solid state. In 2002 she was awarded the grand prize at the 5th Media Art Festival, Agency for Cultural Affairs, Japan. His work has been exhibited at Ars Electronica Center / Linz, National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography, Wexner Center for the Arts / Columbus, Skirball Cultural Center / Los Angeles, National Art Center / Tokyo, National Museum Reina Sofía / Madrid, Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo.