American Dream

Food as Material. Food as Object. Food as Artifact.

A commentary on American Industrial Consumption.
Exhibited at Murphy and Dine Gallery, 520 West 27th St. NYC, 11.11.2010

“The difference between art and artifacts is that artifacts do not lie. Artifacts have specific functional programs that are constants…and are unconscious expressions of cultural value and beliefs.” – Jules David Prown, Art As Evidence

Inspiration:

OUTPUTS

1. Dream Bed
// Marshmallow bed pad, Wonder Bread Frosting Sandwich Bun Mattress, American Cheese Blanket, Honey Bun Pillow

2. Dream Food
// 24 karat gilt Wonder Bread Burger Bun with American Cheese; 24 karat gilt Twinkie