Eat Sugar, Spend Money
New Sense Gallery
Fall 2005
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Eat Sugar, Spend Money New Sense Gallery Fall 2005
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| In today's disposable society, product consumption seems to grow increasingly obsessive and careless. It is decidedly disturbing that Burger King can, without irony, unveil a 730 calorie breakfast omelet sandwich immediately following the release of the blockbuster documentary Super Size Me - where one witnesses the protagonist Morgan Spurlock seriously jeopardize his health by subjecting himself to a 30 day diet of McDonald's-only meals. Despite numerous trenchant theses from great authors/researchers like Naomi Klein ( No Logo), Eric Schlosser (Fast Food Nation), and countless others, the allure of having more always manages to trump moderation and the inclination to disempower corporate giants. Eat Sugar Spend Money explores issues of excess, gluttony, wastefulness, and careless consumption. The artists in the exhibition approach the theme with insightful criticisms about this disturbingly pervasive cultural crisis. By employing humor, subtlety, covert interventions, or simply beautiful art objects, this varied group of artists makes a combined righteous statement that encourages contemplation without seeming preachy - a message speaking volumes through raised questions and brilliant awareness. The potential predicament here is the likelihood of the viewer to contradictorily desire more of what the artists have to offer.
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