Dumpster Dinner Date

Artist

Hyunsun Park

Description

Dumpster dive dinner date for a romantic night out. An abundance of edible food is thrown away daily, yet so many people are starving. Dumpster diving is a way to fight corporate greed and food insecurity, so why not bring some romance to it?

This piece is part of Frugal Thriving, a series of illustrations depicting inventive methods to thrive on a low budget in today’s capitalist society. They exhibit an unorthodox yet fruitful lifestyle while critiquing the flaws of capitalist society.

Year

2023

Size

20.32 × 25.40 × 3.81 cm

Category

Painting

Medium

gouache on paper, mounted on cradled panel

Price

$950