20 photos from the Dunedin Fine Art Center that prove food and art are better together
This fall, the Dunedin Fine Art Center premiered six new art exhibits, five of which had a food theme (and check out Bontanamoeba). Their opening reception included artful hors d'oeuvres prepared by Chef Craig Tinling. Its all to celebrate the upcoming opening of the Dunedin Fine Art Center's new Food Arts program, which will combine new cooking classes with the centers traditional art offerings.
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Jacob Diaz's cherries
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Gainor Roberts' plum in egg tempera; Genesis
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Gainor Roberts' dragon fruit in egg tempera; Genesis
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Leslie Tolmie's "Spaghetti & Meatballs" in mixed media; You Are What You Eat
Photo by Jennifer Ring
Paula Clancy contributed a plate of oysters and a plate of sushi made of glass to the "You Are What You Eat" exhibit.
Photo by Jennifer Ring
Dominick Critelli's "The Persistence of Pizza" is a tongue-in-cheek tribute to Salvador Dalí.
Photo by Jennifer Ring
Dyann Van Dusen's "Foods & Libations that Light My Eyes," in mixed media.
Photo by Jennifer Ring
Chef Craig Tinling will be teaching cooking classes this fall at the Dunedin Fine Art Center.
Photo by Jennifer Ring
Figs wrapped in prosciutto, prepared by Chef Craig Tinling for the opening reception.
Photo by Jennifer Ring
Another Tinling hors d'oeuvre featured cucumber slices topped with pulled pork, chunks of mango, and sesame seeds.
Photo by Jennifer Ring