El Barrilito de Fuego, 2024 Mixed media installation Mudtown Farms

On view August 25 – September 25, 2024 Reception: September 14, 2024 | 12PM - 3PM 

Jazmín Urrea’s art practice often explores the lack of access to fresh food faced by communities with limited resources and the health risks posed by artificial dyes and additives such as Red 40 and Yellow 6, commonly found in junk foods. In Urrea's hometown of Watts, she highlights these issues with an installation at MudTown Farms—a cylindrical structure standing 8 feet tall, filled with Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. This installation symbolizes the prevalence of processed snacks due to limited grocery options, emphasizing the scarcity of nutritious choices in financially vulnerable areas. Visitors can walk through the structure, which acts as a tunnel leading into MudTown Farms, symbolizing a nutritional oasis in the community.

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Jazmín Urrea’s invites you to share your own food story—whether it's a joyful memory, a personal challenge, or anything in between. Your experiences can help shed light on the real impact of food on our lives and contribute to a meaningful dialogue about food access and health. By sharing your story, you become part of a larger conversation that can inspire change and bring awareness to these important issues.