Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Food as Art: Introducing Laksmi W.

If you've been coming here a while (who am I kidding...if you've ever been here before), you've seen me get pretty excited about food. But to be perfectly straight with you, I'm more excited about this post than I've been about any in quite some time. And the real kicker? There's not a single recipe to be found...just beautiful, soulful captures of real food from a dear friend of mine who is as wise as she is generous, and as beautiful within as without. I think you'll soon agree with me that this beauty and vitality radiates through her work as well. It's my great honor to introduce to you, Laksmi, and to share with you some of my favorites from her collection. Please find the rest on her Flickr photostream. Thank you, dear, for your friendship and guidance ever since we first "met" and for permitting me to reprint your work here. As for my readers, I do so hope you enjoy these as much as I have. And as many times as I've seen these photos, they still take my breath away so I'll be enjoying them along with you!

Bread
Beet
Avocado
Blueberry
Sugar
Fennel
Copyright Laksmi Wennakoski-Bielicki - All rights reserved
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33 comments:

  1. elleApril 12, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    Food is art, we eat with out eyes first, then nose, or vice versa? I'm starting to put all those collections to good use (props, vessels), I'm having trouble finding a contraptment (sp)? to hang my backgrounds though.. so I don't have to iron or steam them each time... if you have some ideas, let me know okay = )

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  2. Sips and SpoonfulsApril 12, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Lakshmi's work is surely breathtaking. I end up favouriting every single image.

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  3. Indie.TeaApril 12, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    I've been a fan of Lakshmi W for a while (ok a few months)...and her work is indeed gorgeous. It should be in a magazine!

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  4. Foodie AnnApril 12, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    I am a big fan of her work... Her photos are breathtakingly beautiful...it emotes calm and peaceful... Truly inspiring....

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  5. Rosa's Yummy YumsApril 12, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    Those pictures are terrific and so atmospheric!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  6. SueApril 12, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    You two have great photography in common!

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  7. Min {Honest Vanilla}April 12, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    Wow Laksmi's pictures are truly breathtaking~ It's gorgeous in the best of it's elements, the oak door, rustic table and soft sunlight. Just magnificent, very inspiring Xiaolu!

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  8. Smoky Wok (formerly Tastes of Home)April 12, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    Beautiful! thanks for sharing these inspiring images!

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  9. Angie's RecipesApril 12, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    Love those pictures....very professional.

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  10. Xinmei @ Pudding Pie LaneApril 12, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    You have a very talented friend! Very beautiful photos :) What's the green thing in the terracotta pot by the way? Is that guacamole?

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  11. Three-CookiesApril 12, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    First photo has an interesting contrast - fresh bread (I think) and antique furniture, old and new in harmony.

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  12. Maria DermengiuApril 12, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    great post! and everything looks so yummy!

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  13. HannahApril 12, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Oh, wow. It's inspiring, and at the same time bewildering, to think that a Real Live Person can actually take photos that beautiful! Thank you for sharing :)

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  14. Susan LindquistApril 12, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    I love her use of wood surfaces and rough weave linen to create the 'palette' for the food colors ... she has an eye, that's for sure! I def prefer the 'dark ground' to the 'bright white light ground' that she uses with the blueberry slurpies/smoothies. Anyone else?

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  15. SomaApril 12, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    I could just sit and see her photographs all day long. Each one of them is a work of art.. the light is amazing, her style is perfect.. it is sheer joy..

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  16. amanda@seegirlcookApril 12, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    gorgeous photos! what talent. thank you so much for sharing!

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  17. SoniaApril 12, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Xiaolu, the food is looking absolutely gorgeous, loved the pictures !!!

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  18. iscribblerApril 12, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I love the textures in the sugar picture - soft, angular, natural - perfect! Thank you for sharing!

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  19. XiaoluApril 12, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    I'm so glad you feel the same way as I do about her work. Isn't it just so full of joy?

    Susan - I really love both styles, but yes I have a soft spot for darker settings if you couldn't tell from my blog ;p. Thanks for your input!

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  20. Michelle Benoit (Chocolate Central)April 12, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    We all do better when we have mentors and role models. Lucky you to have her as yours. Thank you for sharing these Xiaolu. I see she has influenced your work. There is a similar feel. You have been a great student! I love your blog and you are just lovely.

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  21. JoanneApril 12, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    These are gorgeous and yes, food is most certainly art! I mean, isn't that a huge part of being a food blogger? Figuring out how to make your food LOOK as beautiful as possible? Love these!

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  22. XiaoluApril 12, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    You know it's funny, Michelle, I never thought of myself as being particularly influenced by Laksmi, but it's true there's a group of us photographer friends on Flickr who admired and critiqued each others' work and learned at the same time. I suppose I was probably influenced unconsciously then. But honestly you don't understand how great of a compliment I take it that you think my work has any similarity to hers. THANK YOU =D!

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  23. warmvanillasugarApril 12, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    I totally agree that food can be art, especially when presented like the photos you have posted. Awesome.

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  24. PavithraApril 12, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Truly Breath taking..awesome :)

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  25. jeanApril 12, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Those images are beautiful--so inspiring!

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  26. TanviApril 12, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    I recently came across her photostream and I m hooked on to it.She is a gifted photographer for sure! Stunning pictures!

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  27. Tika Hapsari NilmadaApril 12, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Agree with you, Xiaolu !
    Great photostream with awesome photos from a nice and beautiful woman.
    Glad that you made this post, it shows how much you appreciate your friends through their works.

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  28. KankanaApril 13, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Thanks for introducing Laksmi to us .. after seeing you post I spent hours in her photo stream and find myself going there again and again. She is fantastic !

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  29. Shirley @ Kokken69April 14, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Such insanely beautiful photos! Absolutely moving!

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  30. mycookinghutApril 14, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Pretty! Thanks for sharing!!

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  31. Heidi - Apples Under My BedApril 14, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Beautiful! Love the 1st pic especially. Thanks for sharing!
    Heidi xo

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  32. Kelsey at HappyolksApril 16, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    BEAUTIFUL!

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  33. ParkbesJuly 31, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Great post. Makes me want to come back and read more. Beautigul photos!

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