Elvin Yong: Sushi Shark

*** This is a pre-order item — Ships last week of November *** 
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Available in Textured Fine Art Print Only.

Opt for the large variant and get more minions to join the sushi party!

MODEL IS 168CM TALL.
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In Sushi Shark, the boundaries between nature's fiercest predator and the meticulous world of culinary tradition dissolve in a captivating visual narrative. At its heart, a majestic shark commands the composition, but rather than merely swimming through the depths, this apex predator undergoes a surreal metamorphosis. From its powerful head and body, the creature fades seamlessly into the familiar form of a sushi roll — an unexpected yet flawless transition that beckons the viewer to question the intersection of the untamed and the crafted.

The transformation is so effortless, it suggests that the shark’s essence was always fated for this delicate, yet deliberate presentation, inviting themes of consumption, dominance, and balance. The juxtaposition of its raw, primal nature with the precision and refinement of sushi-making hints at a deeper commentary on humanity's relationship with the natural world—where the magnificent is often reinterpreted or repurposed through the lens of art and cuisine.

Accompanying this striking figure are a collection of mischievous sushi minions, whimsical in form but no less significant in their role. These smaller pieces of sushi, dancing around the shark, feel both playful and reverent, as if paying homage to their larger counterpart, adding a surreal sense of hierarchy within the composition. The contrast between the grandeur of the shark and the lightheartedness of the minions speaks to the artwork’s delicate balance of power and playfulness, suggesting that even in the most primal of beings, there exists a moment of surrender to creation.

Through its intricate layering of imagery and symbolism, Sushi Shark not only challenges our perception of power and consumption but also celebrates the artistry involved in transforming the natural world. It is both a tribute and a provocation—an exploration of what happens when nature’s most untouchable becomes part of the cultural fabric we consume, admire, and ultimately reinterpret.