Why did the chicken cross the road?
Reflections on consumer society through the history, life and death of the chicken
Hosted by United MattersThis project is now archived and was part of DDW20
Eggshell mosaic; 15 x 12 cm
Chicken meat is extraordinarily popular and cheap nowadays. There are about 23 billion chickens in the world of which approximately 137 million are killed each day. Despite a common perception that chicken is a healthy meat, the poultry and egg industries are incredibly detrimental for all of us
Fried chicken is one of the most popular dishes of all time, especially in the USA and UK. This is partially due to advertising, commercials and slogans. Today, the chicken is not an animal but an economical food product.
I have created a series of ma
Organi Chicken Tempera on canvas; 20 x 30 cm
Organic Chicken Tempera on canvas; 30 x 25 cm
Chicken Tempera on eggshell and egg white mortar
Chicken feet Leather to create cow-boy boots
Participants of this exhibition
About United Matters
United Matters are showcasing their response to the world of today and tomorrow. Working in the intersections of craft, science, and technology, the designers use diverse approaches to examine how we may live in the future and how we can confront systems of the uncertain present
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