Cantik Manis - A Sweet Treat by Rahel Stephanie tattoo Hank Schmidt in der Beek

Hank Schmidt in der Beek stands in front of his canvas with the paint-brush in his hand

Seit 2018 wird dieses einmalige Pilotprojekt im Rahmen eines interdisziplinären Forschungsprojekts hinsichtlich architektonisch-konstruktiver

And peeling carrots

subversive critique and wry commentary

Cantik Manis - A Sweet Treat by Rahel Stephanie tattoo Hank Schmidt in der BeekNamed after a beloved Indonesian sweet that translates directly to pretty and sweet, the zine moves through memory and recipe in equal measure, reflecting on sweetness as a narrative of beauty, gender, and the politics of perception. Playful, flirtatious, and full of intention, what begins as a tribute to a childhood favourite opens into a wider meditation on visibility and voice. Traversing across nostalgia to exoticisation, food is positioned as a