In the bustling heart of New York’s Manhattan, a Japanese restaura called Shirokuro blurs the lines between art and food. This Omakase restaura, with a space designed in the form of a living 2D sketchbook, turns the dining experience io an extraordinary visual journey. The idea, reminisce of the atmosphere of South Korean cartoon cafes or graphic style, was completely hand-paied by artist and art director Mirim Yoo.
During three mohs, this artist paied all the details of the space, from dishes and tables and chairs to bonsai pots and decorative samurai swords, with black and white lines. The purpose of this work was to create a life-giving work of art; For this reason, no wall coverings or pried designs were used and even the floor wood design was drawn by hand. The restaura’s name, Shirokoro, which means “black and white” in Japanese, directly refers to this monochrome style.
Inspired by the traditional Japanese ink paiing technique, this design creates a kind of visual error. As customers move through the space, lines and images may appear three-dimensional depending on the viewing angle, displaying scenes of traditional Japanese landscapes and floral art in a unique style. (Designboom)
