Confections delights in its own indulgence, a playful yet considered continuation of SAIS’s fascination with sweets and pastries. In this iteration, the artist translates flavor into form, presenting a series of resin sculptures whose vibrant hues evoke chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, pistachio, and bubblegum. Each piece feels almost edible at first glance, glossy, inviting, and irresistibly familiar, all preserved in a state of permanent allure.

There is a lightness in this body of work, a sense of joy that animates its surfaces. SAIS leans into the charm of confectionery, allowing color to take the lead: rich browns that suggest decadence, soft creams that whisper subtlety, pastel pinks that hint at nostalgia, and bright, candy-like tones that carry a youthful exuberance. In Confections, SAIS offers a world where sweetness becomes an experience, one that invites a smile, a memory, and a fleeting return to the simple pleasures of taste imagined.

Text by Deseree Mapandi