Ulu

2022, UV photograph double print on handmade Haini paper and matte photo paper

Dimension: 9¾" x 12¾", framed

This work is part of a larger portrait series of produce sourced from the artist’s garden, including ulu, banana, dragonfruit, and okra blossom. Artist Taiji Terasaki has developed a unique framing and double-printing process to create a hologram-like effect that brings each item to life.

ABOUT TAIJI TERASAKI:

Taiji Terasaki is a Japanese-American artist based in Honolulu, Hawai’i. Growing up in a family of scientists and creatives, Terasaki has immersed himself in exploring innovations in his craft, working in photography, sculpture, immersive and large-scale installations, and pioneering mediums like mist projections as canvas. Through his work, Terasaki has long considered the interconnectedness of humanity within its natural environment. Whether it's the global effects of climate change or the delicate balance of local food systems, he considers the direct consequences our actions and bodies have within the larger web of the environment. Terasaki studied in the MFA programs at Hunter College, New York and California State University, Long Beach, and holds a BFA from UC Irvine.