Ugly Delicious II

Chew before you swallow, and look before you chew! Imagine the feel of biting through gorgeously toasted artisanal sandwich, only to feel the crunch of glass between your teeth. Fernandez playfully blends pop art and surrealism with this fun photo series.The detail of the sandwich alone from the flour dusted crust to the perfectly matched fresh vegetables and cheese make the photo remeniscent of the great delicacy of food photography. Individually or with its other two accompanying pieces, each photo makes a strong statement about consumerism, advertising, and the fast food industry. They speak to unhappy consequences that lurk behind our decisions and accepted patterns in modern culture. Fernandez’ work also provokes the meta-perspective drawing attention to the nature of food photography and its psychological relationship to human consumption. His work is a true representation that a picture really is worth a thousand words or more. 

As wall art this series of photos offers an edgy and fresh take on interior design. Simple and familiar composition joins with the pastel tones to satisfy the eye while offering a textural feast. Its a synthesthetic experience from the lighty butter toasted bread to the angry shards hiding in light and shadow. The provocative interpretation is matched with true aesthetic appeal and a playfulness to complement any modern space.