As I attended this fantastic event one thing in particular stood out to me. While the topic of bread may be somewhat vague or one dimensional the concept of the project speaks volumes in regards to overlying themes in art. This project gives anyone the opportunity to express a feeling that they possess in regards to society through the lens of their drawing of bread. However, the depiction of how the individual perceives the bread sheds light on to how that individual views the world at the time of the drawing. Bread has left several imprints throughout history ranging from beyond the times of Ancient Egypt to as far as the Holocaust where bread was viewed as a symbol of hope throughout the concentration camps. As if it were a fingerprint every individuals drawing is unique and unlike anyone else's drawing. In my opinion one of the most important themes in art is the value of the individual and how no one form of art or one drawing is better than the next. Art is a spectacular vehicle for individuals to depict a larger picture in which they release and advertise their own personal commentary on society or life as a whole. It is through this project of collective bread diaries that this is masterfully accomplished. I would recommend this event to anyone who believes or is interested in finding out how depicting something as simple as bread can tell a remarkable story that encapsulates centuries of history.
Evan, I really liked the insight on bread. I think that this can be applied to everything today. You said that bread was a sign of hope to concentration camp victims in the Holocaust. However, that same piece of bread could have meant nothing to a Nazi. The same thing goes today. If a middle class man is eating lunch, he may complain to a friend that it does not taste good because they put too much mayo on it. That same sandwich could be life-changing if it were given to a hungry homeless man.
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