Sushi Bar, 2022
An illustration about Asian women's living experience in the pandemic
Sushi Bar
An illustration about Asian women's living experience in the pandemic
Label Description:
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.
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