I’m proud to share these Lunar New Year still lifes made in collaboration with Abacus Row to ring in the Year of the Ox. We incorporated auspicious flora and foods like peonies, chrysanthemums, pomelo, citrus, and lychee. And can’t forget that little quail egg! We’ll be offering both a LNY calendar and art prints with 100% of proceeds benefitting Good Good Eatz, a local nonprofit formed during the pandemic, that offers aid and business development for Oakland Chinatown and other POC and immigrant-owned small business throughout Oakland. Check instagram in the coming week for more details on how to purchase a calendar or print!
still life photography
Year of the Rat
HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR /gung hay fat choy —it’s the year of the (metal) rat! These still lifes were a favorite collaboration, styled by myself and Christine Trac of Abacus Row. We printed up some dual sided posters, with the green image on the front and a Lunar New Year calendar, designed by Christine, on the back. I still have a handful, so please send me a note if you’d like one!
Diaspora Co.
Diaspora Co sells the best turmeric and the heritage spices organically farmed and directly sourced from their farmers in India. Founder Sana Javeri Kadri is building a more sustainable equity-focused spice trade, and admirably everything about Diaspora Co from their ethos to their product is bold and beautiful! Styling by Jillian Knox.
Allbirds Shoes GIFS
Allbirds
Summer fun and new product photos with Allbirds shoes! With stylist Joanna Andreoni.
Sqwishful
New still life photography, gifs, and art direction for Sqwishful, maker of these amazing pop-up sponges. Their product is 100% plant-based, reusable and compostable! Made with my friend and prop stylist Gordan Deng.
TEPCO Porcelain
In collaboration with journalists Ariel Plotnick and Samantha B. Clark, this series on TEPCO plate ware. They produced a zine and radio piece on KQED celebrating this bit of local history!