This work explores the terminology around addiction. Many of the words that we might use to describe a food craving can also be used when talking about drug or alcohol addiction. Sugar can be as addictive as regulated drugs, yet is considered a socially acceptable substance for emotional regulation.
This work explores the terminology around addiction. Many of the words that we might use to describe a food craving can also be used when talking about drug or alcohol addiction. Sugar can be as addictive as regulated drugs, yet is considered a socially acceptable substance for emotional regulation.
Addiction
17 x 18”
Oil pastel on semi-transparent paper
There are 4 original prints available at $800 each.
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 work includes every type of sugar found in food packaging.
High-fructose corn syrup
30 x 35”
Oil pastel on semi-transparent paper