The Town Oven: Costa Rica & El Salvador
Event Information
Description
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
In antiquity, many communities shared access to a single town oven. Working with an adobe bread oven constructed in the park, Leyna Lightman revives this communal baking tradition and collaborates with women from different regions of the world to prepare, bake, and share bread over conversations that explore the history and heritage of this fundamental food. Corn has been a central element and vital crop in Central America since ancient times; bakers from Costa Rica and El Salvador explore the millennia-old culinary, agronomic, and spiritual history of this crop. Led by Karla T. Vasquez, Roxana Jullapat, and Michelle Lainez. Capacity is limited to 18; RSVP preferred, space given on a first-come, first-served basis.
PARKING
Parking within the park is accessed off Beverly Blvd. and S Gardner St. Please consider taking public transit, carpooling, or ridesharing when possible.
RSVP
RSVP is preferred. Please present a digital or printed ticket upon arrival.
ADA
All parks are ADA accessible. Should you require additional information regarding ADA access or special consideration please contact Dyson & Womack at info@dysonwomack.com.
FYI
All artworks are outside! Please dress appropriately, bring shade or sunscreen, a bottle of water, and comfortable shoes.
The CURRENT:LA Triennial HUB is located at the LA State Historic Park, 1245 N. Spring Street, LA 90012. Information about all triennial sites can be found there or at the CURRENT:LA FOOD website currentla.org.
For group booking please contact currentla@lacity.org.
Organizer CURRENT:LA FOOD
Organizer of The Town Oven: Costa Rica & El Salvador
CURRENT:LA FOOD presents new, temporary public art projects by 15 national and international artists and teams of artists who have taken on the global issue of food to highlight and encourage the discussion of topics such as: eliminating food deserts, supporting urban agriculture, improving food distribution systems, and strengthening food equity.
Commissioning art installations, performances, and events in public parks, CURRENT:LA FOOD aims to engage visitors in discussions about topics and issues that affect Los Angeles residents as well as the broader global community through the context of art and artmaking.
