A knitted yum cha banquet, created by Auckland-based artist Bev Moon during lockdown in 2021. This decadent spread of wontons, dumplings, pork buns, spring rolls and more is hand-crafted with meticulous attention to detail, and explores history, culture and shared family traditions.
Bev’s work is a heartfelt homage to her Taishanese mother and grandmother, who were skilled cooks and knitters. It is also a reflection of their good fortune in being two of only 500 Chinese women and children granted temporary refuge in New Zealand during the Sino-Japanese War, allowing them to reunite with their family.
