FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Food for Thought was a collaborative community project that saw members of the Shire of Mundaring come together to share food, skills and conversations about food culture through art.
The project, initiated by the Shire of Mundaring and Mundaring Arts Centre Inc., brought together cultural groups in the region to engage participants through over eighty workshops and events. Renowned Western Australian artists shared their skills and knowledge, culminating in a multi-artform exhibition, a film and a cookbook showcasing the works of participants, artists-in-residence and, more than anything, the joy of collective creation.
Artisans shared their stories, culinary delights, love and knowledge of food traditions throughout the project.
Participants created and discussed vessels — not only the integral part they play in food preparation and presentation but also how we ourselves are vessels, holding and passing on our food traditions, connections and poignant memories.
A selection of the creations from the project were exhibited at Mundaring Arts Centre from 5 June - 1 August.
Food for Thought was made possible through the generous support of the Department of Local Government and Cultural Industries Outer Metro Art Grant, the Shire of Mundaring, Mundaring Arts Centre Inc., Mundaring Adult Creative and Learning Centre, and Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers’ Centre.
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