Artist: Amanda Yim

Title: Baby Perilla Plant

Medium: Acrylic

Price: $220

Dimensions: 6 x 9 inches 

Artist Statement: Perilla is a member of the mint family and is popular in various Asian Cuisines. Purple Perilla is more commonly known as the beefsteak plant, or by its Japanese name, Shiso. This particular strain of perilla is recognizable by its bright reddish purple color on one side, and a deep green on the other. At first, perilla leaves grow bright green with a reddish-purple underside, and as they mature, the purple coloration spreads throughout the plant. This nutty, minty, anise-flavored plant is enjoyable in pickled dishes, salads, or my personal favorite, fresh spring rolls.

Artist Biography: Amanda Yim is a Cambodian-American based out of the Bay Area, California. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor’s in Art and works primarily in oil and acrylic. She is currently exhibiting work in galleries both in California and Utah, and works as an art instructor in Fremont, CA. Amanda captures moments in her paintings that may feel underappreciated in life, whether it's a plant just starting to grow or a cozy space in a home that often gets overlooked.