Artist Aki Sasamoto presented her performance-installation "Grilled Diagrams" at Studio Voltaire in London. The work featured Sasamoto wielding oversized cooking utensils, manipulating rocks and gems on a custom grill, and delivering a monologue, creating a tense and unpredictable atmosphere for the audience.
The exhibition highlights Sasamoto's signature improvisational approach, developed from her background in dance and studio art. The performance explores themes of pressure, transformation, and memory, connecting physical processes like heat and gravity with personal stories of friendship and loss, demonstrating her unique ability to layer formal, relational, and personal elements into a cohesive experience.