Platanos (Plantains)

Three individual sculptures of plantain bundles are arranged to mimic their natural growth on trees. The sculptures are inspired by the artist’s experience as a Salvadoran immigrant in Edmonton, finding comfort through foods that bring back a sense of home. The intention of the artwork is to speak to the diversity of the Belvedere neighbourhood where the artist was raised, while honouring a staple of many regional diets from South America to China. Platanos brings a sense of visual warmth to the space that shelters commuters, especially on dark winter days.

Read more about Platanos on the EAC blog: Planting new roots with Platanos