Materials: Copper, plexi glass, spray paint, meat, dirt, grass, corn
Dimensions: 2 in. x 2.5 in. x .5 in
These brooches discuss the difference between grain fed and grass fed cows. When fed grass, cows are able to grow and flourish like the grass sprouting from the white brooch. When constrained they decay, develop bacteria/illness and release a foul odor like the black brooches which contain rotting meat and corn (back image available upon request)
Photo credit: Artist
Erika A Uzmann
Chicago, IL. USA
Through research and experimentation, my work focuses on the ‘unnatural’ aspects of the food industry. This ranges from the unnatural treatment of animals to the growing industrialization of the farming industry. We are so far removed from where we began with agriculture in this country that consuming meat has become a battle of ethics, politics, health and the environment.
Materials: Copper, plexi glass, spray paint, meat, dirt, grass, corn
Dimensions: 2 in. x 2.5 in. x .5 in
These brooches discuss the difference between grain fed and grass fed cows. When fed grass, cows are able to grow and flourish like the grass sprouting from the white brooch. When constrained they decay, develop bacteria/illness and release a foul odor like the black brooches which contain rotting meat and corn (back image available upon request)
Photo credit: Artist
Erika A Uzmann
Chicago, IL. USA
Through research and experimentation, my work focuses on the ‘unnatural’ aspects of the food industry. This ranges from the unnatural treatment of animals to the growing industrialization of the farming industry. We are so far removed from where we began with agriculture in this country that consuming meat has become a battle of ethics, politics, health and the environment.