"Oriental Flavor (Metallic Pink on Manga)" by Margaret Kasahara - CSPM
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“Oriental Flavor (Metallic Pink on Manga)” by Margaret Kasahara

Oriental Flavor (Metallic Pink on Manga), Margaret Kasahara, 2023, Mixed Media

Artist Statement 

My work is an expression of personal and social identity. I am responding to daily life and am inspired by everything from familiar routine to remarkable moments. I use a variety of media and often incorporate ordinary objects and commonly found materials to reflect everyday life experiences, interactions, and observations. I love the process of discovery and revealing connections. I am searching for the essence of things.

In the series entitled, “Oriental Flavor”, I am examining cultural tropes and clichés, and questioning cross-cultural assumptions and expectations. The name of the series – derived from the name of the product flavor on a package of instant ramen – poses the question, what is “oriental flavor” and what might a broad interpretation of the phrase reveal? Using a mostly lighthearted approach, I invite the viewer to consider how they navigate and define their own identities.

Additional Sources:

Learn more about Margaret Kasahara on her website: www.margaretkasahara.com.

Explore Margaret Kasahara’s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/mkasahara_art/