Artwork Collection

Spotlight: Grain of Salt Series

“Grain of Salt” applies the idiom to the context of manipulated colonial history & reclaims it through four sculptures of commodity staples; showcasing the stories and food of Indigenous peoples across North America.

Food Illustration Illustration Culinary Food Industry Acrylic Gouache

Mixed Media

Decolonize All-Purpose Flour

Common wheat flour found in grocery stores is not indigenous to North America. Before colonization, grains that were commonly eaten were manoomin (wild rice, pictured on the front), quinoa and amaranth - all depending on the region. In this piece,... More

Mixed Media

Decolonize Granulated Sugar

This history is not so sweet. White sugar is one of the culprits contributing to increased heart disease & diabetes rates amongst Indigenous peoples in North America. In a study by the US Office of Minority Health in 2018, “American Indians/Alaska... More

Mixed Media

Decolonize Pure Lard

Lard, the semi-solid white fat product is one of the notable ingredients in bannock or fry bread. This deceivingly simple food holds a complex history that produces varying opinions. According to Navajo tradition, fry bread was created in 1864 with... More

Mixed Media

Decolonize Iodized Salt

Salt, a must-have pantry staple, is repurposed to illustrate Chef Sean Sherman’s food, philosophy and community. In this design, I use Sherman’s Bison Pot Roast with Hominy recipe as a source of inspiration - the dish is illustrated on the front... More

Work by

Meegan Lim

Illustration

“'Hierarchies of Taste' critiques the divisiveness of the food industry by reinterpreting common food idioms, exposing how invisible barriers prevent food’s ability to bring people together.”