Bayeux Tapestry using Butter and Jam from Normandy
Artist Michelle Wibowo working on a 2-metre Bayeux Tapestry made using butter and jam from Normandy
The Concept
Celebrating the Bayeux Tapestry coming to the British Museum this September and the exceptional flavours of Normandy, Michelle created something that bridged art, history and gastronomy. The concept was to recreate narrative-driven scenes of the famous Bayeux Tapestry using edible mediums such as butter and jam.
Why the Bayeux Tapestry?
I chose the Bayeux Tapestry for this project because of the deep, fascinating shared history between the UK and Normandy. It is a legendary piece of art that tells a story connecting our cultures across the English Channel. Beyond the historical narrative, I wanted to use this globally recognised masterpiece as a canvas to highlight Normandy’s amazing food and drink.
Behind the Scenes
Food artist Michelle Wibowo working on her butter and jam creation of the Bayeux Tapestry in her studio
This creation took around 30 hours of meticulous work. From mapping out the intricate figures and borders to mixing and applying the coloured jams and sculpting with butter, every single hour demanded intense focus. Balancing the textures of the ingredients while ensuring the details remained sharp was a wonderful challenge.
