Inspired by classical paintings, Rebecca Ruetten photographed a distinctly modern phenomenon -- fast food -- in Renaissance-era style.
Classical fast food —
Inspired by classical paintings, Rebecca Ruetten photographed a distinctly modern phenomenon -- fast food -- in Renaissance-era style.
Rebecca Ruetten
In her series "Contemporary Pieces," Ruetten theatrically lights meals of Taco Bell, KFC, McDonald's, Panda Express and donuts.
Classical fast food —
In her series "Contemporary Pieces," Ruetten theatrically lights meals of Taco Bell, KFC, McDonald's, Panda Express and donuts.
Rebecca Ruetten
A model poses with marshmallows. The models are friends of Ruetten's, usually with tattoos and piercings. "It underlines the concept that they are 'children of the modern age,' having been brought up in the changing America, often defined by the culture of fast food," Ruetten said.
Classical fast food —
A model poses with marshmallows. The models are friends of Ruetten's, usually with tattoos and piercings. "It underlines the concept that they are 'children of the modern age,' having been brought up in the changing America, often defined by the culture of fast food," Ruetten said.
Rebecca Ruetten
Ruetten sees fast food as a symbol of class divide. "To eat healthy is expensive," she said. "However, one can buy large amounts of food at a fast-food restaurant for a comparatively low price."
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Ruetten sees fast food as a symbol of class divide. "To eat healthy is expensive," she said. "However, one can buy large amounts of food at a fast-food restaurant for a comparatively low price."
Rebecca Ruetten
A woman and an ice cream cone.
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A woman and an ice cream cone.
Rebecca Ruetten
Immortalizing food imagery is certainly not a new phenomenon, though the mediums in which to do so have come a long way from canvases to smartphones.
Classical fast food —
Immortalizing food imagery is certainly not a new phenomenon, though the mediums in which to do so have come a long way from canvases to smartphones.
Rebecca Ruetten
A man poses with Subway sandwiches.
Classical fast food —
A man poses with Subway sandwiches.
Rebecca Ruetten
A Taco Bell spread.
Classical fast food —
A Taco Bell spread.
Rebecca Ruetten
In an interesting twist of fate, Ruetten said, most of her subjects actually avoid fast food.
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In an interesting twist of fate, Ruetten said, most of her subjects actually avoid fast food.
Rebecca Ruetten
A Panda Express meal.
Classical fast food —
A Panda Express meal.
Rebecca Ruetten