Food Porn

Author

Amanda Jordan, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Abstract

Food Porn explores the seductive allure of consumer food culture, tapping into themes of desire, indulgence, and excess. Inspired by the bold colors and compositions of pop art, my work exaggerates the appeal of everyday treats, mirroring the glossy, hyper-stylized nature of advertising. Through large-scale formats, repetition, and vibrant hues, I examine how food imagery fuels obsession, status, and identity. The way we consume food visually is just as powerful as the act of eating itself, blurring the line between sustenance and spectacle. By magnifying these visual temptations, my paintings invite viewers to reflect on their own cravings, the power of marketing, and the deeper cultural significance of what we consume.

Advisor

Liz Miller

Committee Member

Amber Rahe

Committee Member

Jeff Buchanan

Committee Member

Chris McCormick

Date of Degree

2025

Language

english

Document Type

Thesis

Degree

Master of Arts (MA)

Program of Study

Studio Art and Painting

Department

Creative Arts

College

Humanities and Social Sciences

Recommended Citation

Jordan, A. (2025). Food porn [Master’s thesis, Minnesota State University, Mankato]. Cornerstone: A Collection of Scholarly and Creative Works for Minnesota State University, Mankato. https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/etds/1511/

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