"Sardine Haute Couture" (沙丁鱼高定)
// BLURB //
Tinned sardines. A true gem of the oceans. Succulent, rich, delicate flavors all wrapped up in a conveniently small package. They can be kept for years; just like a fine wine, they only get better with time. They are the Pauillac and the Margaux of the sea. A veritable grand cru, tinned sardines have rapidly become the star of gourmet food stores and chic brasseries.
One bite is enough to understand the difference.
This high-end tinned, delicate silver fish is distinguished by its subtle taste from being cured – with great care – for 12 months. On the outside, retro, and glossy packaging – a nod to the biscuit tins of our childhood – covered in bold colors and illustrations inspired by Art Nouveau. Inside, under the metal lid, sardines lie neatly arranged. They swim in golden olive oil, extra-virgin (if you please), as enticing as they are delicious. Long gone are the sad gray tins, drowning in rapeseed oil. Tinned sardines are now an haute couture dish!
Always in style, a hot summer will accentuate the melting side. A rotten summer with storms will tend to waterlog the sardines. There is a clear vintage effect on taste, in fact, the great sardine specialists are able to detect the dominant flavors depending on the year: dried fruit in 2019 or ripe avocado in 2020. Once you begin your collection of tinned sardines, remember to turn the tins over several times a year to maintain an even distribution of oil in the can. This way, the little beauties can all be equally preserved! What a treat!
Tinned sardines. A true gem of the oceans. Succulent, rich, delicate flavors all wrapped up in a conveniently small package. They can be kept for years; just like a fine wine, they only get better with time. They are the Pauillac and the Margaux of the sea. A veritable grand cru, tinned sardines have rapidly become the star of gourmet food stores and chic brasseries.
One bite is enough to understand the difference.
This high-end tinned, delicate silver fish is distinguished by its subtle taste from being cured – with great care – for 12 months. On the outside, retro, and glossy packaging – a nod to the biscuit tins of our childhood – covered in bold colors and illustrations inspired by Art Nouveau. Inside, under the metal lid, sardines lie neatly arranged. They swim in golden olive oil, extra-virgin (if you please), as enticing as they are delicious. Long gone are the sad gray tins, drowning in rapeseed oil. Tinned sardines are now an haute couture dish!
Always in style, a hot summer will accentuate the melting side. A rotten summer with storms will tend to waterlog the sardines. There is a clear vintage effect on taste, in fact, the great sardine specialists are able to detect the dominant flavors depending on the year: dried fruit in 2019 or ripe avocado in 2020. Once you begin your collection of tinned sardines, remember to turn the tins over several times a year to maintain an even distribution of oil in the can. This way, the little beauties can all be equally preserved! What a treat!
STATUS
SOLD. Private Collection, London.
SOLD. Private Collection, London.
EDITION, MEDIA, SIZE & WEIGHT
Unique Edition, Shanghai 2022
TFT display, acrylic painting on Plexiglass, media player, teakwood frame
51(W)×51(H)×6.5(D) cm // 11.75 kg
TECH SPECS
• 1×SLC MICRO SD Card
• 1×LS424 media player
• 15" TFT LCD display with LED backlight - TKUN JT1500-HD (INPUT 12V 4A)
• 1×MWLPV20-5 (INPUT 100~240VAC@0.55A / OUTPUT 5V@3A)
• 1×ADP-48D12 (INPUT 100~240VAC@1.5A / OUTPUT 12VDC@4A)
CRATE SIZE & WEIGHT
66(W)×66(H)×21(D) cm // 26.63 kg
EXPOSURE
“Welcome To The Neighborhood” at island6 Shanghai
CREDITS
Clementine 华苓 (painting) • Gao Lei 高磊 (painting) • Camilla Zhao 赵莹 (performance) • Yeung Sin Ching 杨倩菁 (production supervisor) • Thomas Charvériat (art direction & animation) • Tiara Alvarado-Leon (blurb)
Unique Edition, Shanghai 2022
TFT display, acrylic painting on Plexiglass, media player, teakwood frame
51(W)×51(H)×6.5(D) cm // 11.75 kg
TECH SPECS
• 1×SLC MICRO SD Card
• 1×LS424 media player
• 15" TFT LCD display with LED backlight - TKUN JT1500-HD (INPUT 12V 4A)
• 1×MWLPV20-5 (INPUT 100~240VAC@0.55A / OUTPUT 5V@3A)
• 1×ADP-48D12 (INPUT 100~240VAC@1.5A / OUTPUT 12VDC@4A)
CRATE SIZE & WEIGHT
66(W)×66(H)×21(D) cm // 26.63 kg
EXPOSURE
“Welcome To The Neighborhood” at island6 Shanghai
CREDITS
Clementine 华苓 (painting) • Gao Lei 高磊 (painting) • Camilla Zhao 赵莹 (performance) • Yeung Sin Ching 杨倩菁 (production supervisor) • Thomas Charvériat (art direction & animation) • Tiara Alvarado-Leon (blurb)
CLOSE-UPS
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