A Love Letter from Joan Seed
Darling,
You know I’ve always believed the kitchen was ground zero for the revolution. With ‘Crisco,’ I finally put my ladle where my mouth is. Imagine a world where masculinity is canned, whipped until fluffy, and topped with a smile sharp enough to spread on white bread. This piece is my valentine to vintage advertising, gender expectations, and the glorious absurdity of it all. Do I believe art can be funny? Of course. Life is tragic—comedy is simply the polite way to scream.
Love,
Joan
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Description
A vivid visual punch of Americana satire, ‘Crisco’ by Joan Seed explores retro masculinity and mid-century advertising through the surreal lens of socio-political commentary. Two clasped hands burst triumphantly from a can of Crisco, crowned with a 1950s smile—a delightful cocktail of irony, symbolism, and good old-fashioned grease. This piece is not just commentary—it’s a Crisco-laced clarion call for conversation.
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Title: Crisco
Medium: Mixed Media, Digital Collage
Sizes Available:
• 30 x 30 inches (76.2 x 76.2 cm)
• 60 x 60 inches (152.4 x 152.4 cm)
Material: Museum-grade archival giclée paper
Shipping: $150 CAD flat rate
Copyright: © Joan Seed. All Rights Reserved.
For commissions and inquiries, email joan@joanseed.ca
A Love Letter from Joan Seed
Darling,
You know I’ve always believed the kitchen was ground zero for the revolution. With ‘Crisco,’ I finally put my ladle where my mouth is. Imagine a world where masculinity is canned, whipped until fluffy, and topped with a smile sharp enough to spread on white bread. This piece is my valentine to vintage advertising, gender expectations, and the glorious absurdity of it all. Do I believe art can be funny? Of course. Life is tragic—comedy is simply the polite way to scream.
Love,
Joan
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Description
A vivid visual punch of Americana satire, ‘Crisco’ by Joan Seed explores retro masculinity and mid-century advertising through the surreal lens of socio-political commentary. Two clasped hands burst triumphantly from a can of Crisco, crowned with a 1950s smile—a delightful cocktail of irony, symbolism, and good old-fashioned grease. This piece is not just commentary—it’s a Crisco-laced clarion call for conversation.
—————————————————————————————-
Title: Crisco
Medium: Mixed Media, Digital Collage
Sizes Available:
• 30 x 30 inches (76.2 x 76.2 cm)
• 60 x 60 inches (152.4 x 152.4 cm)
Material: Museum-grade archival giclée paper
Shipping: $150 CAD flat rate
Copyright: © Joan Seed. All Rights Reserved.
For commissions and inquiries, email joan@joanseed.ca
This bold, surrealist artwork explores themes of 1960’s domesticity, nuclear cuisine, gender roles, and ironic retro-futurism. A metaphorical commentary on conformity, capitalism, and canned identity—‘Crisco’ turns Americana into symbolic fine art. Ideal for art collectors, curators, interior designers, and anyone looking to spark cocktail-hour conversations. This piece is cinematic, comedic, and darkly humorous—retro masculinity art at its finest.
