Food Play: A Critical Exploration

Angelina Doherty

My intention is to redirect adult behaviour and beliefs towards the food industry and production, by means of seemingly simple visual and tactile experiences. I aim to further expose practices behind food production that are still not sufficiently on the public radar. This is not solely an exposure of ethics, but rather a more mindful approach of consumption. These are meant for adult use, as they make decisions when it comes to the food industry and production. I have chosen to do this through toys because they seem entertaining, but they are also instructive and have the potential for a greater shock value and are therefore subversive. Through research of the effects of sensory responses in all age groups, this project aims to cater to an all-encompassing human need for tactility and mindful eating approaches that will encourage us to contemplate and be more conscious of food systems and networks.

2016

Wood, string, paint, paper, cardboard, plastic, wire, fabric

8 x 10 ft.