EloteBLANCO
2010
Project Elote Blanco”
traces an artist’s and anthropologists exploration in how maize-based
food practice, taking place in the Southwest United States, demonstrates
the persistence of a maize-based culture and history across
geopolitical borders. The project began as a typographic mural on a
storage trailer from which white maize is sold. Situated on a vacant lot
in an Arizona city, the mural made an aesthetic contribution to the
site and has contributed to a community exchange of place, pride and
beauty.
"As long as there is corn, we're here selling it" -Jesus, proprietor
Place: Elote Blanco Vender-PHX, AZ
Product: Mexican corn and peanuts everyday. Watermelon, mangos, when in season
Transactions: 120-dozen of corn a day
