I had the absolute pleasure of returning to Dr. Katie Sanders, Ph.D. class at North Carolina State University to once again explore the powerful intersection of art and food systems communication—and wow, what an amazing experience it was! 🎨🌾
In my guest lecture, “Feeding the Imagination: Exploring the Fusion of Art & Communication in Food Systems,” we dug into how art isn’t just an aesthetic choice—it’s a vital tool for making complex information more relatable, emotional, and impactful.
As part of my lecture, I shared the work of Foodmasku (Antonius Oki Wiriadjaja)—a multimedia artist who turns meals into wearable masks to explore identity, trauma, and cultural storytelling. His art, born during the pandemic, blends humor, food, and performance to spark deeper conversations.
From storytelling and cultural representation to sparking meaningful conversations and action, art helps breathe life into food systems work that might otherwise get buried in charts and jargon.
A huge thanks to Dr. Sanders for inviting me back and for cultivating a space where creative thinking is not only welcomed, but celebrated. Here’s to continuing to bridge the worlds of science, food, and art to build a more sustainable, inclusive future!
