Jambalaya!
Jambalaya is a Cajun and Creole dish born in Louisiana out of adaptation and necessity. Ingredients include but are not limited to protein (seafood, anduille sausage, + other regional meats), the holy trinity (bell pepper, onion, + celery), tomato or meat stock depending on the region, and of course long grain rice.
This project will reflect on the mixing and mashing of cultures and versatility the dish through a series of writing, projections and audio. It also allows engagement and participation by creating the space for the participant to contribute and imagine what they would have added to their own jambalaya recipe.
The goal of Jambalaya! is to create an experience for the audience to learn and observe various cultural habits specific to New Orleans led to the creation of jambalaya.
Easing through brief profiles on Treme, Jazz, and the Mardi Gras Indians, I aimed create an exhibition that would connect New Yorkers to the story of New Orleanians and the true meaning and impact of jambalaya. Upon thinking about what makes jambalaya special, its a combination of the culture, origins, taste, and visually. We each have our story to tell through food so what would you add?
Exhibition + Brand Design Project ︎
2020
Site
︎︎︎ Madison Square Park, New York
Advisors
︎︎︎ Michele Washington
Responsibilities
︎︎︎ Concept Development, exhibit and brand graphics, 3D Modeling and collage rendering