Caique Tizzi: Hortifruti Raio-que-o-Parta

Hortifruti Raio-que-o-Parta is an edible installation that takes its title from a decorative style of mosaic that came into use in the 1950s in the North of Brazil. The roads that connect the South to the North of the country were poor, and the tiles transported would break along the way, leading to the creation of this unique tiling style. These shapes are reminiscent of fruit and vegetables considered unsuitable for supermarkets despite being perfectly fresh. The installation uses misshapen produced discarded by commerce, in a collaboration with Fruta Feita (Ugly Fruit), an initiative which aims at reducing vegetable waste. The fruits and vegetables are then integrated into ice sculptures; flavours and textures will create a multi-sensorial gustatory experience.

Caique Tizzi is an artist and chef who has been collaborating with museums, galleries and cultural events around the world to prepare gastronomic experiences and installations. The choice of ingredients, cooking methods and historical research are the starting points for creating multi-sensory narratives.

This installation forms part of the programme for the first edition of Fogo Fátuo.

Production support: Paula Lopes/Hotelier

Photographs by Dinis Santos