Sushi Bar, 2022

An illustration about Asian women's living experience in the pandemic

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Irene Chung
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Sushi Bar

An illustration about Asian women's living experience in the pandemic

This work has been selected for an exhibition called "No Longer Transparent" in the Gelman Gallery at RISD Museum.

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As an Asian woman, my personal experience during the pandemic is the silent pressure I received from the public. I've noticed that Asians most of the time wear, or are expected to wear, masks in public despite the fact that a mask is no longer required. Personally, I strongly feel that the mask not only creates physical distance, such as social distancing but also a mental barrier from the public when it comes to acceptance. Through this illustration, I aim to present the irony where non-Asian customers at a sushi bar could even distance themselves from the Asian customer because of sensitivity and lack of understanding about the virus. While Asian cultures have been largely consumed in the United States, do locals really respect its culture and its people?

* This creation is part of the original numbered batch of 5 identical items, created by the artist/designer
** This creation is framed

Irene Chung

Specialization/Major

Art – Illustration

Graduation Year

2024

Location

United States

About

Irene Chung is an Illustrator based between Taipei and Providence. Coming from a background of health science and journalism, Irene couldn’t deny her passion for art and therefore decided to hone her artistic skills at RISD. She is drawn to illustrating scenes that celebrate the love and joy. In her free time, she is watching romantic movies, reading at a coffee shop, or traveling to find inspiration.

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Measurements (Width X Height X Depth)

15 X 20 X 1 in

38.1 X 50.8 X 2.54 Cm

Weight

0.5 lb

0.23 Kg

Materials

Digital Illustration on Fine Art Papers

This is one of my proudest creations during my first semester at RISD. This work has received several appraisals from professors, my cohort, and the audience. As an artist, I hope to carry some social responsibility and make our society a better place through illustrations.
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