Sushi
November 17, 2010 § 1 Comment
Sushi is art.
I’ve always been amazed by the many ingredients and designs, and I find the cultural traditions surrounding it fascinating . Still, somehow, I had never eaten any — until now. (I did have a California roll once, but was told that doesn’t count). My Mom had not ever had it either, and she wanted to brave it. So we did.
First we chose a ‘Mr. Rogers Roll’ which was yellowfin tuna, cream cheese (mmm), cilantro, and tempura cracklings (mmm). It was very good! We also ordered Unagi. A strip of eel, fastened with nori onto a bed of rice. That was my favorite. However, I think as Sushi goes, Unagi is a common and mild choice. It was even referred to as ‘candy’ sushi. But after my first sampling, I plan learn more about the overall experience of eating it. I may even learn how to prepare it.
I must not be the only one drawn to the unique aesthetic of Sushi. Look around on the web, and you can find numerous non-food ‘Sushi’ items including candy, clothing, paper designs, toys, and more. Here are links to just a few of the ‘other’ types of Sushi designs.
Toys
Legos! http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigdaddynelson/sets/72157606154373202/detail/
Plush http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/plush/c4a6/
Wind Up http://www.amazon.com/SUSHI-Wind-Up-Toy-individually/dp/B001LVU3F4/ref=pd_sim_t_3
Candy
http://media.onsugar.com/files/users/2/22099/51_2007/fab_0.jpg
Cupcakes http://www.thecupcakeblog.com/tag/sushi/
Games (online)
http://games.comcast.net/t_03cm/s-1_1056_13114/AllGames/Time-Management/Youda-Sushi-Chef.html (I’m addicted to this one!)
http://www.filebuzz.com/fileinfo/45632/Sushi_Frenzy.html
Electronics
Flash Drive http://www.bestofferbuy.com/index.php?main_page=popup_image&pID=16669&zenid=6rrobi6eiamoi4qifjbpc4pf84
Cell Phone Charm http://www.strapya-world.com/categories/12_3202_1504_4658.html
Crafts
Felt http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2006/09/felt_sushi.html
Felt http://www.theartzoo.com/felted-sushi/
Knit http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2007/01/knit_sushi.html
Paper http://paperkraft.blogspot.com/2010/09/sushi-lunch-box-papercraft.html
Jewelry
http://www.stylehive.com/site/shanalogic.com/new/grid/0
Furniture
Pillows http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/gear/af69/?cpg=froogle
Mask
November 8, 2010 § Leave a comment
The Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art (FCMoCA)has a yearly fund raising event called Masks at MoCA**. Participants all receive the same blank ceramic mask from which they can create anything they envision. Masks are auctioned off at a gala event in April. It is an event that I have enjoyed viewing. So this year, I decided to actually participate.
The project has to be completed and turned in by December 5th, even though the show isn’t until March of 2011. Since that is 4 weeks from now, I am going to post my weekly progress. Even I don’t know what I’ll come up with yet. That’s the exciting part!
Week 1
Here is the mask for this year. Just a suggestion of a face. A blank canvas. The possibilities are endless.
Fortunately, there is a practice version on paper to help develop ideas before doing anything permanent! My next post will show some of the themes I’ve been toying with.
**The museum recently changed their name to Fort Collins Museum of Art-FCMoA–no more ‘contemporary’ in the title.
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