Sono Osato (artist) facts for kids

Sono Osato was born on January 1, 1960, in Baden-Baden, Germany. She is an American artist known for her unique sculptures and paintings. She studied art at Arizona State University and the California College of the Arts.

Her Unique Art Style

Sono Osato's art often uses "found objects." These are everyday items she discovers, like old machine parts or animal bones. She uses these items to create new and interesting sculptures and paintings.

Her goal is to mix different types of art together. She wants to show how painting and sculpture can work as one.

Two of her special art series are called Silent Language and Buried Language. In these works, she explores how words and places connect. She looks at how language can be hidden or revealed in different environments.

Where to See Her Art

Sono Osato's artwork is displayed in important museums. Her painting called Meena is part of the permanent collection at the de Young Museum in San Francisco. This means it is always there for people to see.

Another one of her pieces, Mandala With Doorknob, can be found at the Oakland Museum of California.