The Meal: Olivia

Here's the plan: so, I'm working to start this conversation about the way that the priorities in a typical American household affect a person's ability to function in conversation and connect with the person who is likely sitting right across the table from them. This comes down to the idea that we tend to be so focused on our selves that we are now completely unable to enjoy the other's company. This may mean that we are too busy being "plugged in" to even allow someone to ask us about our days, or that we are too anxious to get back to the new episode of The Walking Dead that we completely tune out the potentially beautiful conversation that may have transpired.

So, I'm looking at this idea contrasted with the way that other cultures partake in meals, specifically the Philippines for this project, and how the focus shifts. The focus shifts to be one that is less about ourselves and more about the other person and the sense of livelihood that we share. These two ideas will be showcased on either end of the table, alluding to both groups of people are able to look into the potential for the other to become reality.

This image below is an image of traditional Filipino cuisine, which is typically served on a large banana leaf. The banana leaf underneath is the inspiration for the plates which will be seen on one side of the table. This, however, will not be the food that is to be served on the plates.

This second image is a loose inspiration for the platter on this same side of the table, after looking at a lot of Filipino pottery, I realized just how simple it was and that most all of it was round. I really love how rustic this piece looks, and even though it was thrown, I think that there would be the ability to achieve some of those similar qualities.

That'll be all for now. I've got to go make some things.

-O.D.