In 'Food', a performance art piece by Geoff Sobelle, the audience is taken on a journey through the history of eating, showcasing its dual nature as both a source of pleasure and a revolting spectacle. The show, set around a large banquet table, calls for audience participation, engaging them in a reflection on the nature of their appetites. Through a mix of clowning and illusion, Sobelle challenges viewers with visual and thoughtful questions about food, family memories, and the often intricate act of eating itself. This interplay ultimately reveals fractures in human history tied to nourishment.
Eating is both a foundation of rich family memories and, at times, revolting. Sobelle's performance explores our complex relationship with food.
Sobelle's performance invites audiences to reflect on the evolution of eating, engaging them in a visually captivating examination of appetite.
Through a blend of clowning and illusion, Sobelle challenges perceptions of food—from joyful memories to grotesque indulgences—while weaving a narrative of humanity's history.
As Sobelle consumes items from the stage, he captivates the audience with both humor and an unsettling exploration of our indulgent relationship with food.
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