This Colette Paris Exhibit Examines People's Relationship with Food
Charlotte Joyce Kidd — September 17, 2015 — Art & Design
References: en.colette.fr & juxtapoz
This exhibition by Jean Jullien at the Colette Paris gallery takes a satirical look at some of modern humanity's odd and idiosyncratic tendencies when it comes to food.
One image shows how a rotund man, undressed and marked as livestock might be divided into cuts of meat. Each area on the man's body is stamped with the name of a different food brand. Another illustration depicts a view from above of a man sitting down to eat. Rather than food, his plate contains an iPad with a picture of a steak and vegetables.
This thought-provoking Colette Paris show by Jean Jullien skewers some of the strange habits people have when it comes to food. It exposes the oddities of the web of relationships between food, technology, commerce, animals and people.
One image shows how a rotund man, undressed and marked as livestock might be divided into cuts of meat. Each area on the man's body is stamped with the name of a different food brand. Another illustration depicts a view from above of a man sitting down to eat. Rather than food, his plate contains an iPad with a picture of a steak and vegetables.
This thought-provoking Colette Paris show by Jean Jullien skewers some of the strange habits people have when it comes to food. It exposes the oddities of the web of relationships between food, technology, commerce, animals and people.
Trend Themes
1. Satirical Food Illustrations - This trend highlights the potential for artists to use satire to explore cultural attitudes towards food.
2. Examining Relationships with Food - This trend shows the importance of understanding and questioning the complex connections between food, technology, commerce, animals, and people.
3. Reflection on Modern Tendencies - This trend encourages reflection on the strange habits and idiosyncrasies surrounding food consumption in modern society.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Artists can disrupt the conventional understanding of food culture by using satire and visual storytelling techniques.
2. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can benefit from examining cultural attitudes towards food and exploring how technology and commerce intersect with consumption.
3. Technology - There is an opportunity for the technology industry to innovate and create new experiences that rethink the relationship between food and digital devices.
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