I have always had a love for sushi, so when asked to choose a topic of passion, this was an easy choice. I love that there are endless possibilities to creating different types of sushi rolls and all the history that comes with it. So with that great interest in mind, I was able to create artwork inspired by sushi. My work is very diverse just like the types of fish used in constructing a Japanese dish. The design of high-end restaurants influenced some of my artwork by the atmosphere they displayed.
During my research for this topic, I came across many different types of information that I was unaware about before beginning this concept. I learned all about the formation, creation, history, and pop-culture that sushi has been categorized in. It has transformed greatly over time from what it used to be hundreds of years ago, into something so popular and known nowadays. The way it is even produced has changed into something much, much bigger than anyone may have thought. This impacted my work by taking my observations and intertwining my knowledge and creativity to fashion images that are reflective of all of these elements.
My first intention with this topic was to create images that show my passion for sushi. I hope my work attracted those who were once turned off by raw fish to see another side of sushi, and give it a chance. If not to try sushi itself, just to be submersed in its culture may be enough to be impacted by it. The viewer should be able to see the connection between art and sushi, because so much skill goes into the crafting of flavors, color, and taste to create the perfect sushi roll that has been infused by these elements. After working for months on this topic, I feel even stronger about it and feel and want to try as many different restaurants as I can because each one serves this delicacy differently, and I recommend you try it too!
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