Fresh Peel
Fresh Peel
Free form hot sculpted glass
8 x 6 x 7 in
20 × 15 × 23 cm
My work usually references symbolism from my Japanese heritage. But earlier this year I was thinking a lot about how America is in the process of developing its own cultures and traditions.
I decided to forge a symbol that could pass the test of time and the versatility of this fruit spoke to me. I love how bananas can range from breakfast-of-champions, a symbol of health, as well as comedy, and fertility.
I experimented by making a simple typical banana that most Americans would be most familiar with, then a larger one which I call 'Plantain', then 'Fresh Peel', and 'Perfectly Ripe' with the meat of the fruit exposed.
Fresh Peel is a dynamic piece from the Banana Series. Seeing and empty banana peel can make people wonder who ate the fruit, or be a comedic reference. Either way it entices peoples curiosity and brighten their day.
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