shinichi sawada on bbc radio 3

Psychologist Professor Victoria Tischler celebrates outsider art in a series on BBC Radio 3 titled ‘Art from the Outside’, which aired in early 2023. This episode focussed on the work of Shinichi Sawada, with a cameo from Gallerist Jennifer Gilbert. The other episodes focussed on: Adolf Wölfli, Minnie Evans, Madge Gill and Mary Barnes.

“Perhaps above all, the artistic quality we prize most is imagination. Psychologist Professor Victoria Tischler explores the enigmatic work of ceramicist Shinichi Sawada. Shinichi's sculptures look like small demons or monsters. The organic forms are covered with clay studs that resemble spikes, some forming mask-like facial figures, like totem poles. As an artist with autism, Shinichi is largely non-verbal, so he can't explain the meaning of his work, allowing the viewers' imagination to run riot. The best way to experience any art.”

You can listen to this 14 minutes episode through the link below.