Itamar Gilboa
Taking myself as the starting point in my work I am able to grasp these subjects. I am able to focus on consumption issues, migration or violence without being pompous. In this sense I see my work as social sculptures; in the end I have a story to tell.
Itamar Gilboa (1973, Israel) draws inspiration from the power of numbers and the impact of science on our lives. His works are the result of thorough research and data collection. His work is both consistent and diverse: Gilboa applies a rich variety of aesthetics, media and styles.
He gained fame with his Food Chain Project (FCP) in which he kept a one-year diary of everything he ate and drank. He counted 150 different types of food products and some 8,000 products consumed. His gaining of insight into his personal diet formed the prelude to an inquiry into consumption on a global scale. Gilboa came to the realization that individual food choices are inextricably linked with social problems such as obesity, waste and hunger.
Itamar Gilboa graduated from the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in 2005. His work has been exhibited at museums in Amsterdam, Tel Aviv and in many international art spaces. With the proceeds from his FCP, Gilboa supports organizations that work for healthy, sustainable food.
