The use of chicken feet in Caribbean cooking is a reflection of the region's history and cultural influences. African slaves brought to the Caribbean by European colonizers often had to make use of the least desirable, and to some, revolting cuts of meat, including chicken feet. Over time, these ingredients became integral to Caribbean culinary traditions, showcasing the resourcefulness and creativity of the local cuisine.

During the making of the Relationships series, chicken was the most consumed protein on the planet, yet their feet remain unpopular despite their use in many homes. I wanted to use chicken feet as objects that are recognizable, yet unfamiliar to many depending on your history, culture, and willingness to explore its palatability. 

Just like the chicken feet are part of the body of the chicken, though overlooked and minimized by many,  so are we all important parts of the body of humanity. Ultimately we are very similar and must learn to function together.

This series explores the ebbs and flows of interpersonal relationships in an imagined child-like narrative. Sometimes they are close, other times they are distant, at times they are dying and then they are holding hands. As the subjects learn how to cohabitate and face their own challenges in their surroundings, the audience is invited to interpret their own relationships through these works.