SORTED IN – ART DIRECTION & STYLING

OUR ROOTS:

OUR ROOTS

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COLLABORATION
WITH 
CARMEN&CO.

COLLAB WITH CARMEN&CO.

CupofNoodles

PROJECT INFO:

‘Our Roots’ is a photo series that explores the complexities of the Asian-American identity, and acknowledges the beauty of growing up within this vast and varied intersection.

Collectively, the series illustrates what lies between the dichotomy of Asian and American: a spectrum of identities that was founded on Asian traditions and values, yet was molded and shaped by the larger American influence. The subject of each image is a familiar and beloved food item from our childhoods that is rooted in Asian food culture or history paired with an elaborate floral arrangement. The styling of the photos pull from a variety of influences in art and design culture that suggests a direct parallel to the blending of cultures required by American life.

Our Roots commemorates the Asian-American journey to self-discovery and the enrichment of our identities. It embraces the many facets of Asian-American life and the paradoxical yet beautiful nature of our dual identities.

‘Our Roots’ is a photo series that explores the complexities of the Asian-American identity, and acknowledges the beauty of growing up within this vast and varied intersection.

Collectively, the series illustrates what lies between the dichotomy of Asian and American: a spectrum of identities that was founded on Asian traditions and values, yet was molded and shaped by the larger American influence. The subject of each image is a familiar and beloved food item from our childhoods that is rooted in Asian food culture or history paired with an elaborate floral arrangement. The styling of the photos pull from a variety of influences in art and design culture that suggests a direct parallel to the blending of cultures required by American life.

Our Roots commemorates the Asian-American journey to self-discovery and the enrichment of our identities. It embraces the many facets of Asian-American life and the paradoxical yet beautiful nature of our dual identities.

  • Creative Partners: Carmen&Co.
  • Art Direction: Haruko Hayakawa
  • Food & Prop Styling: Haruko Hayakawa
  • Photography: David Chow
  • Florals: Stephanie Yan & Paul Kang
  • Assistant: Timothy Yan
  • Creative Partners: Carmen&Co.
  • Art Direction: Haruko Hayakawa
  • Food & Prop Styling: Haruko Hayakawa
  • Photography: David Chow
  • Florals: Stephanie Yan & Paul Kang
  • Assistant: Timothy Yan
  • Disciplines: Art Direction
  • Food & Prop Styling
  • Disciplines: Art Direction
  • Food & Prop Styling
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Blueland3D MODELING + RENDERING

JIMMY CHOO3D MODELING & RENDERING

SKKN by Kim Kardashian3D Modeling + Rendering

Flow Water3D MODELING + RENDERING

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The Telegraph Magazine3D MODELING + ANIMATION

Objects of Desire3D MODELING + RENDERING

Telegraph: Tweakments3D MODELING & RENDERING

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HeartBurger3D MODELING + RENDERING

Cocktails3D Modeling + Animation

Bon Appetit: The Future of Food3D Modeling + Rendering

Cyborgs3D MODELING + RENDERING

Precious Metals3D MODELING + RENDERING

Tom Ford3D Modeling + Rendering

MARTINE ALI3D MODELING & RENDERING

Everology3D Modeling + Rendering

Trixie Mattel3D Modeling + Animation

MiniMart3D Modeling + Rendering

KOA3D Modeling & Rendering

Fly By JingArt Direction & Photography

Soku3D Modeling & Rendering

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