The Gangredine Consumptus series by Rotganzen is a collection of giant-sized poison lollipops.
Not actually made with poison, the candies are actually molded resin shaped into the names of different ingredients that could potentially kill you. Imagine a small child drooling over a brightly colored candy that says 'arsenic' in big bold letters. Mixing cheerful and deadly imagery, the creative team at Rotganzen portrays an extreme critique on the self-harming ways of contemporary society. Words like asbestos and formaldehyde may seem scary, but that doesn't stop us from consuming products that contain those very ingredients within them.
The Gangredine Consumptus series forces us to face and question our inclination towards putting poisonous chemicals into our bodies
What's Driving This Trend
- Extreme Food Critique
- The Gangredine Consumptus series uses giant poison lollipops to critique society's consumption of harmful ingredients in food.
- Playful Deadly Imagery
- Rotganzen's candies mix cheerful and deadly imagery, provoking us to question our relationship with harmful substances.
- Self-harming Society
- The collection highlights the propensity of contemporary society to consume products with potentially harmful ingredients.
Who This Affects Most
- Food and Beverage
- The food industry can explore innovative ways to raise awareness about harmful ingredients and promote healthier options.
- Art and Design
- Artists and designers can use playful and provocative imagery to spark conversations around societal issues, like consumer choices and health impacts.
- Consumer Goods
- Consumer goods companies can promote transparency in product ingredients and educate consumers about potential health risks associated with harmful substances.
