Mini Maker Faire

Yesterday's sunny fall weather was perfect for the Mini Maker Faire held at my school. We had about 50 booths that featured their innovations ranging from slow motion cameras,  Tesla Coil, to glowing duct tape wallets, jewelries, hand-made violins, and soaps (plus a bunny!). I enjoyed taking pictures and seeing how every single booth is unique in its own way. The people were inspiring in a way that they showed me how I can basically create art out of any material and form. One of my favorites was the 3D printer. It could make solid objects of virtually any structure and did so by using an additive process, where successive layers of material are laid down in different shapes. It's weird thinking how the 3D printer might start an industrial revolution and that in a couple of decades, Architecture students no longer have to build their own models. 

Architecture vs. Theatre

Romeo and Juliet Stage Set © Mom

Tribabies © http://www.xmarkjenkinsx.com

During the past summer, I tried to find the ultimate link between architecture and theatre, the two forms of art that I love. The link between sounds rather nonexistence and abstract at first, and not that I have found my perfect answer already, but I'm glad to say that Tisch somehow helped me connect them together. For one, the technique of "viewpoints" in theatre made me realize that  actors don't exist on their own; the audience is seeing the interaction with and within the space, and together they narrate the story. With my passion for both structural precision and emotional expression,  I decided to be involved in the Advanced Arts Project at school so that I can create art in my own way. A few of my ideas now are building stage sets that emphasizes on the relationship between actors and the architecture surrounding them and making life-size taped human figures to place around my campus (The People Project). These figures will do specific actions that suit the function of the architecture. My goal for TPP is that people at my school will look at the figures and be more aware of how they, too, can interact with what is around them. I'm not sure what I'm going to do for my final presentation, but hopefully this whole art project will make an impact on my community. Excited to see how this year will turn out! 

Summer 13' x One Thirty One

Caviar
Potato Hot & Cold

Monkfish
Cauliflower 3 Ways x Truffle x Sherry Vinegar 

Wagyu
Corn x Black Garlic x Broccolini
Puffed Rice

Mint Pot
 Guanaja Cremeux x Mint Sherbet x Hazelnut Soil

My family and I had dinner at One Thirty One to celebrate my parents' 25th wedding anniversary. Located in Sai Kung, this French restaurant is secluded and peaceful. It only serves 16 people per night, and this attention to every single costumer could explain why the food was so delicate and delicious. 

Happy Silver Wedding Anniversary Mom & Dad!