The piece, "Fruit: Persimmon" (15" x 21") is part of a series that celebrates the wondrous varieties of fruit, their unique forms and myriad of colors.

As for the artist, although you may know him better as Emi's Dad (1-03), Chris Dina is an award winning graphic designer. Since graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design, Chris has worked for renowned design firms specializing in print, corporate identity and brand environments. Collaborating with a distinguished list of architects, developers and clients, Chris has led design efforts on projects for cultural institutions, universities, office towers, media and entertainment, parks, and hospitality. Notable accomplishments include branding and sign graphics for Philadelphia’s Comcast Center, Radio City Music Hall, ESPN’s Nagano Olympic coverage, and Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Chris’s international work includes branding projects for Hoshi Kodomo Otona (Family) Clinic and building contractor Fuji Kensetsu in Saitama, Japan.

In addition to being recognized by leading design publications, Chris’ work has been published in Pictograms & Icon Graphics 2, Graphis Logo Design 6, Brand Identity Essentials and Basic Sign.

He also participated in Intertidal Age - Taiwan’s first international graphic design exhibit at the Taipei World Design Expo 2011.