A person manipulating data or matter a specific way in order to trigger another person's senses, I'd say is what artists do. Art for me is one's expression; and craftsmanship only elevates it. I'd say you're a fine artist, thank you so much for all you've shared with us.
This video was wicked, really loving the nuance and examples given. Would love to see more of these long format videos from you discussing topics of the like.
Really interesting topic this, Eddie. I initially thought the standardisation and repeated processes to make a dish put it more in the 'craft' area, but then realised it's no different to a musician repeating a live set in different parts of the country (and I definitely consider that art, typically). I wonder if there's some kind of correlation between (in my experience, at least) the typically low-income, working class make-up of professional kitchen staff and how the end result is perceived by the consumer. Again, anecdotal, but I see many more middle-to-upper class people working in music and the visual arts. This could equally tie in with your point about the role of food production being traditionally perceived as a 'woman's job' and therefore undervalued.
That’s a very good point, I think class definitely has a role to play in how it’s broadly seen and discussed. There’s still a hangover from the old idea that it was a second choice career etc
Ah yes thats an older dish of mine, it was a sweet course - rose, sake and peach meringues in a cylinder make from pressed candy floss, with raspberry and fresh thyme
The thumbnail picture is a version of an Alinea dish from Alan Hemberger's book 'The Alinea Project' he's an ex visual effects artist who cooked his way through their cookbook and wrote a blog and book about the process and now works with Alinea. Images in the video are from a variety of sources, a number of high end restaurants such as Alinea, Alchemist, Noma, etc and some of my own dishes
Your creations are 100% art, Eddie. Both visually and sensorially - such a huge inspiration!
A person manipulating data or matter a specific way in order to trigger another person's senses, I'd say is what artists do. Art for me is one's expression; and craftsmanship only elevates it.
I'd say you're a fine artist, thank you so much for all you've shared with us.
This video was wicked, really loving the nuance and examples given. Would love to see more of these long format videos from you discussing topics of the like.
Really interesting topic this, Eddie. I initially thought the standardisation and repeated processes to make a dish put it more in the 'craft' area, but then realised it's no different to a musician repeating a live set in different parts of the country (and I definitely consider that art, typically). I wonder if there's some kind of correlation between (in my experience, at least) the typically low-income, working class make-up of professional kitchen staff and how the end result is perceived by the consumer. Again, anecdotal, but I see many more middle-to-upper class people working in music and the visual arts. This could equally tie in with your point about the role of food production being traditionally perceived as a 'woman's job' and therefore undervalued.
That’s a very good point, I think class definitely has a role to play in how it’s broadly seen and discussed. There’s still a hangover from the old idea that it was a second choice career etc
What is the food that you show a glimpse of in the beginning with the gold and maybe roses on top and green leaves?
Ah yes thats an older dish of mine, it was a sweet course - rose, sake and peach meringues in a cylinder make from pressed candy floss, with raspberry and fresh thyme
Is that a alinea dish
The thumbnail picture is a version of an Alinea dish from Alan Hemberger's book 'The Alinea Project' he's an ex visual effects artist who cooked his way through their cookbook and wrote a blog and book about the process and now works with Alinea. Images in the video are from a variety of sources, a number of high end restaurants such as Alinea, Alchemist, Noma, etc and some of my own dishes