ノエル.Tはオーストラリアを拠点に活動するアーティスト。PCゲームデザインや3Dアニメーションなどのデジタルメディアプロダクションで実務経験を通して研鑽を積んだのち、イラストレーションの道へ。幻想的な雰囲気のある作風で知られ、そのインスピレーションの源は幼少期に読んだ本やおとぎ話だと語る。今作では世界的な10月の行事「ハロウィン」をテーマに、得意とする「月夜」をメインにして、リターナブルボトルや提灯、Mr.ホッピーを描き、ホッピーの世界観を融合。自身が日本食好きであることを挙げ、「文化の豊かさや深さなど、食を通して学ぶことは多い。異文化理解に熱心な人が飲食好きな理由もそこにあるのかも」と話す。
The illustration for October was done by Noelle.T, an artist based in Australia. During her studies, she developed her skills in digital media production, such as computer game design, video production, and 3Danimation. Later, she pursued a career in illustration. Her childhood story books and fairy tales have always been the source of inspiration for the dream-like atmospheres in her illustrations. Noelle created this month’s art piece based on Halloween with her favorite theme–the night sky–by merging three elements, a bottle of Hoppy, lanterns, and Mr. Hoppy. She told us that Japanese food has been her favorite since she was a child. She shared her thoughts saying, “I think there is a lot to learn from its culture. From the subtlety of ingredient sourcing to the exquisite food presentation, I believe it serves as an inspiration for all of us who are passionate about learning about a different culture.”
