Salih Zeki Sayar is a sculptor and ceramic artist who approaches clay as a dynamic, expressive
medium shaped by both control and chance. Inspired by the textures of nature and the depth
of human experience, he creates sculptural and mixed-media works that balance technical
discipline with experimentation.

 

As co-founder of MUSZ Studio (est. 2021), he develops projects that merge traditional ceramic
practices with contemporary exploration. Sayar also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Ceramics at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, where he encourages students to master fundamentals while expanding their creative boundaries.

He currently holds a studio residency at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria and
serves as a panelist for the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH). His work invites
viewers into a dialogue where clay becomes a space for reflection, tension, and storytelling.​

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. He inspires students to view art as a means of  storytelling and to see their creative process as a bridge between the tactile and the conceptual. 

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Currently, Sayar holds a studio residency at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria, where  his practice thrives amidst a vibrant community of artists. Here, imagination takes shape and  creativity finds its home. His studio is a place of continuous experimentation—a space where  clay becomes a medium to question, reflect, and connect with others.