Driving Question: How does food insecurity impact culture and identity?

CHEMVAS

Artist Statement

The goal of this project was to demonstrate the Columbian Exchange and the people affected through clay creations. The different classes’ assignments were related because they all had to do with food availability and its effects on the community. For art class we created a table setting representing the Columbian exchange and we made 3 plates and 3 heads. We created the plates using a slab dish and coil and created the heads using the pinch method. We finished by glazing the plates and heads. This is related to the Columbian Exchange because each plate represents the different foods brought to the Americas and how those foods are apparent in different cultures. The heads represent different cultures/races and how they often determine the neighborhood those races live in. If we had more time, I would design some foods that are connected to each culture.

My partners were William Hodges, Chloe Rockmore, and Mayci O'Neill.

Food For Thought Slides

Food For Thought: Art Slides - Mayci ONeill, Marielle ONeill, Chloe Rockmore, and Asante Hodges

ELA

Copy of Food For Thought PBL Showcase ELA Presentation

Recipe Card

For our ELA project, we explored the connection between identity and food. Our group’s challenge was to create a dish that combined elements of each of our unique cultures and experiences. This project beautifully tied into our study of identity, which we dived into through the book we read in class. It was a meaningful opportunity to express who we are through food while deepening our understanding of identity in both literature and real life.

My group decided to create a dish featuring sweet potato waffles, fried chicken, and a Shito syrup. To bring it all together, we created a recipe card detailing the ingredients and step-by-step preparation. We were all highly motivated to make the dish taste amazing, so we gathered at my house and spent several hours preparing it for our in-class presentation. Together, we made the waffle batter, fried the chicken, and crafted the Shito syrup from scratch. Both our class and our group really enjoyed the final result—and we’d definitely make it again!

My partners were Jai Bazawule, William Hodges, Mayci O'Neill, and Ceniya Hilton.

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