The 'ramen mask' that fogs up glasses
The 'ramen mask' that fogs up glasses
Location: Yokohama
Japanese artist Takahiro Shibata
had originally planned to make a mask
toprevent his glasses from fogging up
But after realizing it was near-impossible
he decided to create something
that does the opposite
(SOUNDBITE) (Japanese) 28-YEAR-OLD ARTIST TAKAHIRO SHIBATA, SAYING:
"I made this art piece so that the more the glasses fog, the hotter and steamier the 'ramen mask' looks."
The 3D mask features ingredients
found in a real bowl of ramen
like braised pork
green onions
and bamboo shoots
The mask is not yet up for sale
as the artist admits it might not be
the most practical invention
(SOUNDBITE) (Japanese) 28-YEAR-OLD ARTIST TAKAHIRO SHIBATA, SAYING:
"The 'bowl' is filled with cotton and it weighs almost as heavy as a stuffed toy, so it doesn't feel comfortable when I put it on. Since it is made of cotton and air cannot pass through easily, it's hard to breathe when I wear it."
