Although NeochaEDGE is focused on showcasing leading-edge creative content in China, we can’t deny that we’re also impressed by the work of our neighbors in the region. As such, we’ve decided to start an In The Neighborhood series on NeochaEDGE. The series will give an occasional “hat tip” to inspiring creative works from other East Asian countries (i.e. Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, etc.)
The first installment of this series comes from New York-based Japanese artist Ryo Arita’s. Ryo uses rice and nori seaweed to design deliciously intricate portraits of Japanese WWII pilots, soldiers, and regular folks. His art looks at traditional Japanese culture and notions of honor, history, and tradition – which makes his use of sushi a sensible and natural medium. And like sushi (and I guess all art) it does rot and perish over time. For a look at his full gallery pop over to his Flickr page.
For more In The Neighborhood posts on NeochaEDGE, link here. /// JL
Daniel: 
Jellyfish: 
Charisette: 
alice: 
cha0_0cha: 
Ka Xiaoxi: 
Sean Leow: 
I bet no one will eat the rice in the face of this thought-evoking, marvellous art.;-)