“Sweet Tooth” Art Exhibition

The art exhibition “Sweet Tooth” by Candice Chovanec is on display at The University of Olivet from Aug. 29 to Sept. 27, 2024.

An artist’s reception will take place on Friday, Sept. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Chovanec’s Sweet Tooth explores the complex relationship between sugar and addiction. The exhibition features a variety of media, including relief prints, oil pastel on mylar, wax moldings, large mixed media drawings and detailed renderings. These works reference contemporary artists like Andy Warhol, Wayne Thiebaud and Glenn Ligon, creating a visual dialogue that deepens the exploration of sugar addiction. Chovanec uses text to draw parallels between descriptions of sugary foods and addiction, and her large-scale drawings of grocery store aisles emphasize the vibrant colors and targeted marketing used to entice consumers. Read more