Last month, I had the incredible opportunity to discuss the intersection of art and food systems communication in Katie Sanders, Ph.D.. class at North Carolina State University, and it was truly an enriching experience for all! 🎨🍽️
During my presentation titled, “Feeding the Imagination: Exploring the Fusion of Art & Communication in Food Systems,” I delved into the often overlooked yet indispensable role of art and creativity in enhancing messages by making information more accessible, fostering emotional connections, storytelling, celebrating cultural diversity, and inspiring meaningful action towards creating a more sustainable and equitable food future.
It’s easy to get lost in data and statistics, but art offers a unique avenue to engage audiences on a deeper emotional and cultural level. Throughout my presentation, I emphasized how art possesses the profound ability to catalyze change and transformation in our world.
Here are two quotes shared by her students following my lecture:
“The way of using art pieces as an example on how we can integrate multiple ways of knowing into science communication was something new to me. It made me appreciate art even more now since I saw how art can be used in a new way.”
“While there are several other theories and course concepts that I can highlight, I feel strongly about acknowledging the guest lecture that was done on Arts Based Communication. The way we discussed art and communication was really interesting, and it made me realize there are more messages portrayed through art than I thought.”
Thank you, Dr. Sanders, for creating a space where creativity and innovation thrive, and for inspiring others to think outside the box. Here’s to embracing the power of art to transform our world! 🖌️🌟
📒 See some preview slides from my presentation below ⬇
