Food is valuable. Even though the topic has risen in visibility, movements such as Fast Food vs. Slow Food, alimentary epidemics or simply with TV kitchen shows, nutrition seems to be less appreciated.
With my work, I want to therefore revaluate food. By referring to old master pieces from the 15th and the 17th century, I accentuate the religious character of nutrition. When we eat, we celebrate life. That's why gestures like breaking bread, drinking wine or saying grace all relate to elements that are shown in those classical paintings, which do not only reveal a religious aspect, but a celebration for life. My work is therefore founded on this very thought. Having never eaten meat nor fish in my whole life, I wanted to question the meat consumption above all.
The most important piece of my work is a reproduction of the famous painting "The last supper", by Leonardo Da Vinci. By choosing the topic of overconsumption of meat, I hope to advocate a change of alimentary habits. By eating as much meat as we do, we endanger not only numerous animal species but also the environment, and cause higher risks of famines in Third World regions. The other pieces examine the more general topic of gratitude towards food and illustrate the sacredness of it.
My work is not a simple representation of reality, but a warning. By loosing this sacred dimension of our nutrition, we are moving towards a dystopia where nature is destroyed because of our extreme consumption.
