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With this project, I want to highlight the often overlooked contributions of women in the craft field and how their work serves as a powerful vessel for storytelling. By making a chandelier out of dumplings, I hope to shed light on the story behind this culinary art. The process of making dumplings is a communal event. In my family, the women gather together to fold dumplings and share news, stories, folk tales, and plans for the future. In each fold, there is a connection to generations of careful techniques, flavors and regional specialties.The chandelier, typically associated with elegance and opulence, is juxtaposed with an earthly, humble craft. By transforming a conventional lamp into a culinary masterpiece, this project invites viewers to enjoy the story woven into each dumpling, celebrating the craftsmanship and cultural richness women contribute to the art of storytelling through their culinary creations.
No Bones Left (Elsa Carenbauer) is a multi-media artist in Denver, CO. Her background in communication design is an important part of her self-expression. Ironically, the name No Bones Left is coined from a lost-in-translation moment from her Chinese mother. Her work is often light hearted and easy going, incorporating themes of Asian culture, humor, and experimentation from the perspective of a bi-racial Asian American.
Photo by: Brooklyn Astle