Yum Yum diamond Oil on Masonite and Oil

Oil on Masonite and Oil on Canvas

When I saw his exhibit at Asia Society in NYC some years ago

Erika Sanada's early inspirations stemmed from creatures and characters of horror films

These surfaces have emotions and stories to tell and I feel they are revealed if you are willing to look past the “ugliness” of them

Displaying clear social critiques through layered imagery

Yum Yum diamond Oil on Masonite and OilDetails About Ceramic, cold finish 4 x 7 x 4 in. 2017 Free Standing sculpture Erika Sanada's early inspirations stemmed from creatures and characters of horror films. Watching these stories were a way for her to escape unpleasant realities during childhood. She creates intricate, hairless ceramic creaturesoften adorable but also unsettling and bizarre. Her artwork has been published in Hi Fructose Magazine, Hey! Magazine and Beautiful Bizarre