ELLA DIXON

Register 3, 2022

soft sculpture, hand painted ceramic sculpture and found grocery objects 34 x 41 x 48 cm

The average person spends 26 minutes in a grocery store which can add up to around 9 months in a lifetime. Working at a supermarket has allowed me to witness the ritual of food shopping. I interact with customers from all walks of life. In noticing the items they choose and imagining their stories, I have come to notice the habits of everyday strangers. I have always been drawn to the aesthetic of food labelling and the multisensory experience of the supermarket, and this artwork is an observational response to my job as a checkout assistant.