The Sushi Roll Art of artist Takayo Kiyota is a set of pop culture edible artworks. The artist says the artwork is visualized then simply replicated from memory.
Takayo Kiyota uses 'rolled sushi' in which the (colored) ingredients are laid lengthwise from bottom to top, then rolled shut with seaweed. The outcome is a loaf, similar in shape and size to a rounded loaf of bread. The actual act includes placing colored grains of ride inside the roll itself prior to rolling, which requires precision and patience. Kiyota notes that any shift in ingredient can throw the entire project off, and the outcome is unknown until the actual loaf is sliced.
Some of the works include the Apple iPhone, Facebook 'likes,' alongside replicated artwork and other pop culture pieces.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Edible Art
- The trend of creating art out of edible materials provides opportunities for innovation in the food and art industries.
- Pop Culture Sushi
- Combining pop culture with sushi creates a unique market opportunity for restaurants and food vendors alike.
- Colored Sushi
- The usage of colored sushi rice presents an opportunity for companies to offer new and innovative sushi options.
Where This Applies
- Food Industry
- The food industry can benefit from exploring the creation of visually appealing and innovative edible products.
- Art Industry
- The art industry can explore new mediums and expand their market by incorporating edible materials into their art pieces.
- Restaurant Industry
- Restaurants can tap into the growing trend of creating artful and unique edible products by incorporating pop culture references in their dishes.
