Salih Zeki Sayar is a sculptor and ceramic artist who translates the inspiring textures of nature and the depths of human experience into expressive ceramic and mixed-media forms. As the co-founder and artist of MUSZ Studio since 2021, he has developed a distinctive artistic voice that merges traditional ceramic techniques with experimental approaches, bringing imaginative narratives to life through clay and beyond.
Sayar is an adjunct professor of ceramics at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, where he leads students in mastering the fundamentals of clay while encouraging them to push boundaries through interdisciplinary exploration. In his classes, Sayar fosters an environment where young artists learn to merge ceramics with other materials, discovering how sculpture can serve as both a vessel for personal expression and a catalyst for social dialogue.
Sayar is an adjunct professor of ceramics at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, where he leads students in mastering the fundamentals of clay while encouraging them to push boundaries through interdisciplinary exploration. In his classes, Sayar fosters an environment where young artists learn to merge ceramics with other materials, discovering how sculpture can serve as both a vessel for personal expression and a catalyst for social dialogue.