The Shabbat Table

Keywords: Diaspora, Jewish Identity, Jewish Cuisine, Illustration, Publication

Abstract

This practice-led research and design project examines Jewish diasporic histories retold through food and cuisine. It employs illustration, motif, mapping and colour symbolism to create an environment akin to a Jewish home on Shabbat evening simultaneously commenting on serious topics to develop these ideas within the confinements of publication format. This project aims to develop a deeper level of awareness and understanding of the Jewish people amongst non-Jewish audiences, and other Jewish groups among Jewish audiences, bringing together these important conversations through food.

Author Biographies

Ella Mishan, Auckland University of Technology

Ella Mishan is a graphic designer and illustrator born and raised in Tamaki Makaurau, Aotearoa. She is passionate about exploring ways to discuss Jewish identity in an increasingly polarising society where dialogue surrounding Judaism has become contentious and controversial and using publication design tools to navigate this.

Marcos Mortensen Steagall

 

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Published
2024-10-20