Junzi Kitchen
Storefront Mural
Working on a mural in downtown New Haven over two days has brought different people together: the restaurant owners, the passersby, people from local neighborhoods, and visitors from near and far. It helped to initiate conversations about food, culture and local history.
In Chinese culture, there is a type of dining called Chang Zhuo Yan (feast along a long table). It is not just a dining experience, but also a communal one. I was inspired by the idea that food consumption at its core is very cultural, and it could often bring people together.