We’ve discovered CHOBANI SOHO at the corner of Prince Street and West Broadway. Each of the dishes come in a beautifully presented glass cup with a cheese cloth printed top secured with a red string. This will make a delicious ‘breakfast on us’ to send guests home with at the end of a wedding! Chobani has mastered the art of presenting and serving the most prefect dish of Greek yogurt! You begin by selecting one of the drool worthy menu combinations – we chose to try the Pistachio + Chocolate (pistachios, dark chocolate, honey, oranges, and mint leaves) and the Blueberry + Power (blueberries, chia seeds, hemp, walnuts & light agave). It was in a word – AMAZING! www.chobani.com
YOU ARE A VIDEO ARTIST AND PHOTOGRAPHER, DO YOU FEEL EQUALLY DRAWN TO BOTH MEDIUMS OR MORE INHERENTLY DRAWN TO ONE OVER THE OTHER?
I began as a video artist. I enjoy the process of shooting and editing material. Language and movement are important for me. What people choose to say and how they say it. I am able to see things develop in real time. My photography work became more important once I had my kids. It was then that I became more interested in stopping time.
WHAT ARE YOU WORKING ON TODAY?
Oh, it is always a bit of everything and nothing. Small feats. I’m learning how to use my time wisely while juggling my family. Among other things, I have a short documentary film in the works about a Londoner who corresponds long distance with his brother in Australia. It is a love letter and a mixed tape about the highs and lows in our lives and our need to express them.
YOU DESCRIBE YOUR WORK AS EXPLORING “CONCEPTS OF SELF AND SOCIAL IDENTITY; NOTIONS OF SPACE AND PLACE.” THESE IDEAS ARE PARTICULARLY RESONANT IN YOUR HOMESTEAD SERIES. CAN YOU TALK ABOUT THIS SERIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS AND YOUR IMPETUS FOR CREATING THEM?
The series of photographs juxtaposes contemporary color photos of historical homes in Saratoga Springs, NY with historical photos of my relatives. The work was inspired by my move from Brooklyn to this small upstate town. I like the series as it plays with people’s concepts of place and identity. To me they speak to questions of ownership and belonging. And, they’ve been a cure for homesickness.
WHAT BRINGS YOU JOY?
Seeing an idea executed, collaboration. A glass of red wine. Having a laugh with someone. It can get lonely sometimes working by yourself.
COMB OR BRUSH?
Comb, a large comb, have you seen this head of hair?
DO YOU LIKE YOUR NAME?
Yes, I do. Yuko is Japanese. It can throw people off because I’m a black American girl, but it has served as an icebreaker to help me cross bridges and certain cultural divides. The story behind my name is also one of friendship. I’ve always embraced it.
FINISH THIS SENTENCE: MY AGE IS……………. starting to show.
WHAT’S FOR DINNER TONIGHT?
Ask my husband when he comes home. Check out more of Yuko’s work at www.yukoedwards.com
THE BATON is a statement about our sensibilities and our inspirations.
Angie Nevarez is the owner of BATON NYC, a bespoke event planning and production company. Lisa Schlansker Kolosek is a writer and art historian, and the author of The Invention of Chic: Thérèse Bonney and Paris Moderne. Collectively we have worked in museums, catering, event production, advertising and in the art world. Follow us as we discuss BOOKS, ART, TRAVEL, FOOD and EVENTS.
