We are what we eat

We Are What We Eat uses processed food to comment on society's desire for instant gratification. Twinkies, Cheetos, and and various manifestations of chicken function as symbols that reflect this desire as well as the food industry's approach to satisfying it. Using food as the medium, the three works that comprise my thesis exhibition employ minimalist structures and industrial building materials that suggest and comment on the futuristic technology used by the food industry. The sometimes disturbing visual and olfactory results of my constructions convey a sense of futility by rendering the food inedible. I investigate consumer culture and its impact on the food industry by researching retail and advertising practices as well as factory development, leading me to an understanding of "plastic foods" and the role society plays in their development.