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MARK MENJIVAR

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT

“You Are What You Eat is a series of portraits made by examining the interiors of refrigerators in homes across the Untied States. For three years I traveled around the country exploring the issue of hunger. The more time I spent speaking and listening to individual stories, the more I began to think about the foods we consume and the effects they have on us as individuals and communities. An intense curiosity and questions about stewardship led me to begin to make these unconventional portraits.
A refrigerator is both a private and a shared space. One person likened the question, "May I photograph the interior of your fridge?" to asking someone to pose nude for the camera. Each fridge is photographed "as is." Nothing added, nothing taken away. These are portraits of the rich and the poor. Vegetarians, Republicans, members of the NRA, those left out, the under appreciated, former soldiers in Hitler’s SS, dreamers, and so much more. We never know the full story of one's life. My hope is that we will think deeply about how we care. How we care for our bodies. How we care for others. And how we care for the land.” - Mark Menjivar

More information at Menjivar’s website here.

All photographs in the show are 24x30 inch archival pigment prints. Prints also available in 32x40 inch size.

For price & availability, please call 503.805.5458 or send email inquiries to ampersandvintage@mac.com.

Bar Tender | San Antonio, TX | 1-Person Household |

Goes to sleep at 8AM and wakes up at 4PM daily. | 2008

Midwife/Middle School Science Teacher | San Antonio, TX |

3-Person Household (including dog) | First week after

deciding to eat all local produce. | 2008

September 23rd thru October 25th, 2009

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