There are over 60 names for naturally and synthetically produced sugar. We package it in plain sight and hide it in everything we eat. This unavoidable substance is a source of pleasure, pain, comfort, frustration, pride, and shame. Sugar addiction is genetic and learned while also being isolating and generational. Sweet Tooth examines a complex relationship with sugar and addiction.The planning for Sweet Tooth began in 2023. This exhibition includes work made in a variety of media including relief prints, etching, wax, large scale mixed media drawing, and detailed rendering. There are direct visual references to contemporary artists including Andy Warhol, Wayne Theibaud, and Glenn Ligon. Creating a visual conversation with the past that allows for a deeper exploration of sugar addiction through recognizable visual tropes.
