Each piece reflects the artifice of pop art, transforming traditional Japanese cuisine into sculptures that transcend the ordinary. The sculptures are designed to evoke a sense of wonder, with their bold lines and unexpected textures, often drawing from the visual language of advertising and mass production. By exaggerating the scale and design of sushi, Kelleher makes a statement on how food, much like art, is consumed and shared in modern culture, where presentation and aesthetics are as important as taste or meaning.
The Pop Art Sushi series is not only visually striking but also invites reflection on the way globalization and consumerism have impacted cultural symbols like sushi, transforming them into something simultaneously revered and commodified.