Curator History - Fellowship | The Peale, Baltimore MD | Winter 2022
A Feast In The Desert
“Food is sacred. A way to nurture and heal oneself and the community. Being able to cook a favorite meal after a bad day, sit down to a homemade meal, and try new things in the name of living and eating better, become secondary priorities when food becomes a problem to be solved instead of a given. No one should wonder where their next meal comes from but unfortunately, that’s not the world we live in. Our survival shouldn’t be a struggle.
Through our efforts at the Peale, we hope to inspire others to take a more active role in supporting their communities, whether through direct involvement in easily accessible food spaces (Pantries, Community farms, etc.) and opportunities like donating to or volunteering with a food bank, there’s no one way to help and all that matters is that we’re intentional in our efforts.”
-Alexis Tyson, Curator
“Take an audio tour! "A Feast in the Desert: Food Insecurity in Baltimore," was on view at The Peale, Baltimore's Community Museum, in early 2023. This exhibition is sponsored by Fulton Bank.
The exhibition shares the voices of four artists in appreciating the role food plays in strengthening our bonds and educating our community on food disparity in Baltimore. An intimate exhibition that showcases 4 artists across Baltimore – each offering a story of how food affects them and their lifestyles. Along with educating our community on the food deserts that exist around Baltimore, the exhibition also accepts canned goods donations that will in turn be shared with our 3 partners; The Baltimore Hunger Project, The Maryland Food Bank, and Outcast Food Network, to help disrupt the effects of food insecurity in Baltimore. The artists in the exhibition include: Schroeder Cherry, Chloe Griffin, Ramon Knight, and Maurice Scarlett III.”
