about the series, I’ve always been a chef. The tireless planning, precision crafting, and whimsical plating of a dish whose memory seemingly lasts longer than a Polaroid. I made food to learn how to care for my body and claim ownership over my allergies. I aimed to heal a part of myself, constantly sinking into my chair, watching my schoolmates enjoy something as simple as a pizza party. Though as time passed by, the vigour I once felt slowly diminished in lieu of convenience. I dragged myself to the table, stuffing my face with whatever was the easiest to come by. I was consumed by the freedom of choice and the luxury of not being hungry. If I worked hard enough, I could just buy food. No more burn marks or endless prepping. No more love put into my meal. Homegrown organic imports reinvigorated my culinary spirit, allowing me to explore aspects of food that currently shape my everyday. Food as motif with spirituality, identity, and consumerism. Those aren’t three arbitrary subjects. There are some of the most loaded lenses a person carries in their life. For the first time, I embrace my culinary sensibilities in one of my favourite artistic mediums to date. After years of being a chef, I’ve returned to the kitchen, expanding my palette tenfold. This mini series features three 1/1s with physical pairings of 24 x 36 inch hand-embellished prints.