A new food-themed exhibit is now at the Richmond Art Gallery (RAG).
The exhibit is advertised as “exploring the connection between ethnicity, culture, colonialism and community" and features recent artwork by a range of contemporary artists.
'FOODWAYS, runs from Oct. 19 to Dec. 31 and is housed inside the Richmond Cultural Centre.
The exhibit is thoughtful, well displayed and fun.
We are fortunate to live in Richmond, where we can directly experience (and eat!) the delicious, diverse world of food. Food can build bridges, and draw us into varying cultures.
The works of art originate from 2010 to 2024 and encompass photographs, videos, prints, ceramics and art installations.
The works are refreshing — original and thought-provoking and display genuine ability to craft memorable art.
One such exhibit is titled ‘An Inheritance’ by Kosisochukwu Nnebe. This is a six-part photo series depicting the process of producing poison made from cassava – a common root vegetable in the Caribbean. Unlike most food, the poisonous concoction was a way of eliminating enemies instead of entertaining friends.
There is a superb six-part display by Sarah Angelucci — of large format plant photos — that are reminiscent of Dutch 17th-century flower paintings.
There is a table collage of food items and an assembly of recipe cards and notes that look appetizing.
One wall features portrayals of select food — including rice, pork chops, miracle whip and candy bars — and also images of lanterns, sunglasses, rubber boots and something called Rat Nip!
Other featured artists include Derya Akay, Jesse Birch, Patrick Cruz, Ellie Kyungran Heo, Karen Tam, Tania Willard, Paul Wong, Marlene Yuen, and Shellie Zhang.
All in all, well worth a visit.
For more information and opening hours, visit the Richmond Art Gallery website.
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