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When I first came across Kaarina Chu Mackenzie’s Night Market series, I could hear the chatter of crowds, the slapping of fish on butcher blocks and the thin but pervasive buzz of fluorescent bulbs illuminating each stand. I could smell the smoke wafting from the open grills and the sweet scent of batter cooking in cast iron. The paintings were depicting markets in Taiwan and China, but I’ve walked through similar scenes in Thailand and Indonesia.
Cultural beliefs and political ideology may draw lines between us, but the senses draw us together. Kaarina’s work recalls moments of gathering and tenderness. It reaches through the haze of personal memory, and finds something universal.
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Founded amidst the 2020 lockdowns, both Holy Cannoli and Child of Paradise began with the urge to celebrate and remix heritage crafts in the international metropolis of Hong Kong.
Holy Cannoli solely dedicates itself to a singular dish reiterated into an endless array of classic and inventive flavors. Child of Paradise is an art and clothing brand that celebrates Indonesian heritage through a diasporic lens.
Together, the Holy Cannoli x Child of Paradise collaboration features a delectable menu of Cannoli with classic Indonesian flavors: Pandan, Markisa (Passion Fruit), Blue Dream (Blue Pea Flower with Chocolate) and Rambutan.
Accompanying them are the whimsical Lil Cannolo characters on limited edition merchandise and recyclable packaging.
