Art in the Aleutians

Post-Modern Art: Gyotaku - Traditional Art in Modern Times Gyotaku is a popular form of art in tropical countries such as Japan and has been used for centuries. In the past, many people did not know how to read and were not able to read the menus in restaurants. The menu was up on the wall and often changed daily, making it even more difficult for many customers. To help fix this, fish printing became popular as a way to show what was being featured that day, so even if customers were not able to read, they could still order from a menu. This brought in more business for the restaurants and quickly became a popular form of art throughout the country.   Giant Pacific Octopus by Dwight Hwang, 2022 This piece was made in 2022 in his hometown of Orange Country, California. He is originally from Japan and still holds on to those traditional values. Fish printing and other traditional forms of art are “ classic and timeless, and with Japanese art, it′s usually deceptively simple” (Hwang, 20

Art in the Philippines The Philippines is a group of tropical islands located in Asia. They are known for their incredible food and rich culture. Many different forms of art can be found there such as textiles, paintings, statues, and more. These art forms represent their culture and are essential to the lives of the 109 million people that reside there.                                           GA'DANG SASH, LATE 19TH CENTURY Weaving is a popular form of art in the Philippines. However, “w eaving in the Philippine archipelago is more than just a function of necessity; it’s also an art form, a tangible expression of culture” (Narra Studio, 2019).  It has been practiced for thousands of years, passed down from the generations. No one knows for sure where weaving first started, but depending on where you are in the country you will hear different theories.  Different parts of the country have different weaving styles. This particular style is found in Ga’dang. The person who made thi