Field Station 3 | Postnatural Landscapes
An Edible Narrative
The Postnatural Landscapes project presents a visible, materially enacted practice that “makes edible” thousands of years of human intervention and massive transformation of this earth. We activate seeds of the past (“Lost Crops”) and those of the present to help narrate the story of our food through postnaturally defined landscapes.Using food as a central point of reference, key themes of our region to be addressed will include: ancestry, extinction, diversity, conflict, and monoculture. The project asks questions not only of the paleohistory of plant growth, distribution, and ecology in the region, but also asks us to find meaning in these questions of our present and future landscapes as well.
- Monday, Oct 07, 2019
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Granite City Art and Design District—Pilot Plot, 1822 State St, Granite City, ILThe “Edible Narrative” will engage eaters in the idea of the postnatural landscape through a choreographed interpretation of locally found and procured materials that have co-evolved to feed humans over time. James Beard Finalist, Chef Rob Connoley will present several tastings that represent different assemblages of time and place. Single-source beer will be provided by Scratch Brewery and a range of voices will provide an oral narrative to guide guests.
Project Partners: Chef Rob Connoley; Natalie Mueller, PhD; Gayle Fritz, PhD; Granite City Art and Design District
This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Please pre-register at info@theluminaryarts.com
