CUSH KEBAB

What is consuming us?

Cush Kebab, 2004 & 2026
Ostrich, nappa leather, silk, cashmere and stainless steel
Unique work
H40 x W50 x D200cm
© Mark Humphrey

“CUSH KEBAB PLAYS ON THE COOKING AND CONSUMPTION OF FOOD, TRANSFORMING CUSHIONS MADE FROM EXOTIC SKINS AND CASHMERE INTO SOMETHING RESEMBLING MEAT BEING ROASTED. MATERIALS ASSOCIATED WITH LUXURY AND PRIVILEGE ARE PIERCED AND SKEWERED, TURNING THE FAMILIAR SECURITY OF DOMESTIC LIFE INTO SOMETHING VULNERABLE.

WE SURROUND OURSELVES WITH THINGS DESIGNED TO MAKE LIFE COMFORTABLE, YET WHAT WE CONSUME CAN BEGIN TO CONSUME US – OUR TIME, ATTENTION, FREEDOM AND RESOURCES. WHAT WE CREATE TO SERVE US CAN EVENTUALLY BEGIN TO CONTROL US.”

Mark Humphrey