Foodways is an ongoing exploration of the relationship between consumption, natural resources, and identity. Through this work, I encourage viewers to consider the origins of their food and the ethical implications of how it is sourced and consumed.
These paintings examine how food functions not only as sustenance but as a cultural anchor. By focusing on the acts of preparing and sharing food, the work reflects on how these practices shape our sense of belonging, community, and place.
Drawing on memories of my own rural upbringing, I use personal experiences to explore broader themes of heritage, labour, and identity. Traditional practices such as filleting fish or preparing a meal become expressions of care, knowledge, and continuity.
By highlighting these everyday acts, the work pushes back against the marginalization of rural experience and the often overlooked labour; particularly that of women; that sustains communities. In doing so, it invites viewers to reconsider their relationship with food, culture, and the landscapes that support them.
