Akaa 阿卡 (Pronounce: ā kǎ) is a illustration artist based in SF. She is proudly create small productions of culturally rooted objects imbued with the her asian heritage.
The products include prints, stickers, pins, plushies, tote bags, story books and zines. The illustrations are exploring the connection between food and culture. As a person from Asian diaspora, Akaa's creation are rooted her cultural identity, exploring who she is in this new home.
Art pints, pins and plushie
童年回憶零食系列
CHILDHOOD SNACKS SERIES
The childhood memorial series serves as a nostalgic exploration of Asian childhood memories. Drawing from personal experiences of growing up in Asia, the artist sought to capture the essence of a bygone era filled with the simple joys and flavors that shaped artist's formative years.
Art pints, stickers, magnets
Bilingual Delights
双语趣伙伴
Rooted in the artist's identity as Chinese and inspired by the cultural melting pot of San Francisco, each illustration in the series depicts a charming scene where cute animals take on the forms of beloved foods, accompanied by bilingual puns that cleverly connect Mandarin and English words. From a bagel-shaped dog (贝狗) to a mochi-inspired cat (猫气), the artworks invite viewers to delight in the playful interplay between language and imagery.
Story books
SHOP CATS IN HK
鋪頭貓在香港
Another cat series created by Akaa. The story invites you into the enchanting world of a cat residing in a traditional Chinese medicine shop in Hong Kong, that is about to close.
One of the central themes of this zine is the exploration of identity in the intersection between the modern world and tradition. While the Chinese medicine store is going away, the cat navigate their roles within the shop, the city and interact with the diverse array of customers.
Reflecting artist's dual identity, the story book came in bilingual.
