FOOD CART RELIEF - WORK DURING PANDEMIC

2020

NEW YORK, NY (USA)

I was invited by Antilia Gallery in Italy to participate in a new format of “at-home” art exhibition they curated - Don't try this at home. Their aim was to invite the artist to create his/her own exhibition space with his/her own artworks in the quarantine domestic space.

The pandemic keeps me thinking a lot. As everybody was asked to stay home for social distancing, I couldn't stop but to looking back at how I started my career as an artist in New York City. 

New York is a book for dreamers and adventurers, and we are all writing its chapters. My first impression started with a hotdog at a food cart, with people from different communities sharing that moment, gathering for food and joy. I began to notice such a magic booth flowing through the city. They may not be conceived as an extraordinary representation of New York City, like the Charging Bull or the Love sculpture. However, it is a scene of life and the New Yorker vibe. It is something I want to illustrate as part of my life story.

As I was pretty much trapped at my home and the city is almost shut down. So, there it goes, the food cart relief.

 
 
 
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Food Cart Relief, 2020, Plaster, 4.5 x 4.5 in

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Manhattan Studio During Pandemic, April 13, 2020

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Don’t Try This At Home International Group Exhibition, Antilia Gallery, Italy

 
 
 
 

Project Food Cart Relief - Work During Pandemic showcases Webson's art practice during 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. In this project, Webson shared his life story and knowledge of fundamental sculpting skills. This project was also featured at Antillia Gallery, Italy.