The pieces dive into the tangled web of land, food, culture, and consumption, making you question everything from how your meal gets to the table to where it ends up when you’re done.
Marrakech – Moroccan artist Yasmin Hamouda is bringing a taste of culture and consciousness to London’s Lethaby Gallery with her piece in “Soil, Toil & Table,” running from December 5 to January 25.
The exhibition, a visual and sensory journey, delves into our complex ties to land, food production, consumption, and waste—topics that are more urgent than ever.
Featuring over 70 thought-provoking works from students, alumni, and staff, this show tackles global challenges like environmental degradation, cultural disconnect, and unsustainable practices.
Hamouda, known for her innovative use of food and clay, presents a unique tasting and material menu that transcends the ordinary.
Her aim? To create a deeper bond between diners, the places they inhabit, and the memories they carry with them.
By using locally sourced seasonal ingredients and natural materials, her work offers an invitation to reflect on how food, craftsmanship, and the earth all intersect in ways we often take for granted.
Hamouda, a talented Northern Irish/Moroccan chef, designer, and maker, has spent over a decade in hospitality, honing a unique blend of culinary expertise and design.
Based in South East London, she channels her passion for food into creating bespoke, site-specific tableware that elevates the dining experience.
For Hamouda, it’s not just about what we eat, but how we eat—and she believes pottery plays a pivotal role in shaping those experiences.
Soil, Toil & Table takes a bold, fresh look at the natural produce of the land, offering a radical perspective on the human-nature connection.
Curated by the talented minds at Central Saint Martins, this exhibition features works by staff, students, and alumni that dig deep into the complex journey from soil to supermarket – and everything in between.
The exhibit is deep dive into how we cultivate the land, the cultures around food, our dining choices, and the often-overlooked process of waste renewal.
It’s a reminder that every meal, every choice we make, is part of a larger, interconnected story.
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