Sustainable Eating

Sayaka was born in Yokohama, Japan and has travelled extensively in the United States and England for the past 17 years. She recieved her Bachelors of Fine Arts from Tulane University in New Orleans and is currently working on her Masters of Fine Arts Degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia.

She writes:

Out of a childhood which involved freedom and voyages that average youth are not accustomed to, came fortunate experiences that expanded my perspectives on the diversity of human cultures. My global exploration involved embracing many societal situations and familiarizing myself with a myriad of customs. My travels introduced me to the diversity of people, class, and the societal construct of race. This has kept me deeply passionate about human interactions in my later life, as well as giving me a sincere interest in international politics and the history of human and societal development. These are the premises to my interests and the art that I make today.

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