Eat More! Talk Less.

Eat More! Talk Less.

Eat More! Talk Less.

Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Painting, Print, Sculpture | 2026

Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Painting, Print, Sculpture | 2026

Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Painting, Print, Sculpture | 2026

Colorful Eat More, Talk Less invitation poster themed like a Chinese grocery store coupon. Promotes an art show and opening reception.
Colorful Eat More, Talk Less invitation poster themed like a Chinese grocery store coupon. Promotes an art show and opening reception.

My grandma's life story through the perspective of her favorite hobby: eating!

My grandma's life story through the perspective of her favorite hobby: eating!

My grandma's life story through the perspective of her favorite hobby: eating!

Skills

Skills

Skills

Interviewing, Qualitative Research, Visual Storytelling, Visual Design

Interviewing, Qualitative Research, Visual Storytelling, Visual Design

Interviewing, Qualitative Research, Visual Storytelling, Visual Design

Product

Product

Product

9 pieces - one exhibition

9 pieces - one exhibition

9 pieces - one exhibition

Time

Time

Time

8 months

8 months

8 months

Why this topic?

Why this topic?

Why this topic?

My grandma, Popo, is an incredibly obstinate, accomplished, and well defined person who often butts heads with family members and hagglers. I was curious as to what experiences have made her this way.

My grandma, Popo, is an incredibly obstinate, accomplished, and well defined person who often butts heads with family members and hagglers. I was curious as to what experiences have made her this way.

My grandma, Popo, is an incredibly obstinate, accomplished, and well defined person who often butts heads with family members and hagglers. I was curious as to what experiences have made her this way.

Interview

Interview

Interview

  • Questions about her values, significant life changes, and anything she wanted to talk about

  • Questions about her connection to food, the things she associates them with, and specific dishes that she likes to eat

  • Questions about her values, significant life changes, and anything she wanted to talk about

  • Questions about her connection to food, the things she associates them with, and specific dishes that she likes to eat

  • Questions about her values, significant life changes, and anything she wanted to talk about

  • Questions about her connection to food, the things she associates them with, and specific dishes that she likes to eat

Spotlight piece! Bling Bites

Spotlight piece! Bling Bites

Spotlight piece! Bling Bites

Popo loves Alaskan king crab. While many save up to buy fancy watches, jewelry, or cars, my grandma seeks to buy one thing only: good food. This piece represents a later stage of her life. While she used to view food as a scarce necessity, she now views it like a Prada Bag: something she wants, but doesn't need (but will probably buy when she wants). I mimicked a luxury display to showcase her beloved king crab.

Popo loves Alaskan king crab. While many save up to buy fancy watches, jewelry, or cars, my grandma seeks to buy one thing only: good food. This piece represents a later stage of her life. While she used to view food as a scarce necessity, she now views it like a Prada Bag: something she wants, but doesn't need (but will probably buy when she wants). I mimicked a luxury display to showcase her beloved king crab.

Popo loves Alaskan king crab. While many save up to buy fancy watches, jewelry, or cars, my grandma seeks to buy one thing only: good food. This piece represents a later stage of her life. While she used to view food as a scarce necessity, she now views it like a Prada Bag: something she wants, but doesn't need (but will probably buy when she wants). I mimicked a luxury display to showcase her beloved king crab.

Handmade red-and-yellow paper mache Alaskan King crab artwork with glitter details.

Featured Photos

Featured Photos

Enjoy! Come again.

Enjoy! Come again.

Portrait of Kana Lee smiling and pointing to an illustrated gallery "open" sign that mimics restaurant signs.
  • Family portrait painting used in the Eat More, Talk Less project. Features a calamari, tofu, roasted duck, shrimp noodle and taro ball sitting on a couch.
  • Assorted animal sculptures arranged on a charcuterie board shaped shelf.
  • Watercolor dim sum arranged on top of a screenprint of bamboo baskets.
  • Cooked fish dish painting with herbs and vegetables.
  • Fresh fruit arranged on a table.

Psst down here!

Psst down here!