The original image accompanies an article in Bon Appétit magazine that describes Italian food, and Americans’ desire to import specialty items from Italy. The image shows a series of food items that are “Italian,” but that has been made in America. The image, along with the article, has the message, “Buy American. Eat Italian.” I felt struck by the lack of fresh produce, even though the message is hoping that people eat and buy food closer to home. My remix depicts fresh produce, and my hope is that it reminds viewers that local food is fresher, can be healthier, but also helps support community agriculture, and take the carbon footprint out of long-distance food travel. With ingredients you can see, smell, and feel good about buying, you can cook and enjoy eating whatever you choose!
Liv Berger
Original Image:
Photograph by Christopher Baker
bon appétit
May 2011
The Italy Issue
pg. 124-125
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