P.O.F

Bakery store concept P.O.F explores the links between food and sculpture. The acronym “Pire Ouvrier de France” (Worst Worker of France) refers to MOF (“Meilleur Ouvrier de France”, Best Worker of France), paying homage to culinary craftsmanship while transposing it into the sculptural sphere.

The installation displays unusual pastries that blend organic, mineral and plastic elements. Beyond the tribute, it presents a dystopian vision of a window where food becomes a deceptive illusion made of non-edible materials. This idea is inspired by the “Cursed Bread” affair, a mass food poisoning incident in a post-war French village, raising questions about the State’s responsibility in food control in times of scarcity.

P.O.F questions: what remains of the military and capitalist industries? Enough to bake a cake made of coal and bones.

The project, created in a workshop and in collaboration with high school seniors, highlights the importance of knowledge sharing and collective work. This approach explores systemic sculptural methods, aiming for a production that is both individual and collectively reproducible.

P.O.F installation ironically reimagines the modern presentation of pastries while questioning our relationship with food in an industrial context. It invites reflection on the transformation of traditional craftsmanship and food-related challenges, all while offering a collaborative and educational artistic experience.

Project carried out with the participation of Prune Wiart, Marie Moulis and Shanel Tahar.