Miami-based multimedia artist Chris Friday spoke to WUSF’s The Zest Podcast host Dalia Colon about her sculptural works in her solo show at Sarasota Art Museum, Where We Never Grow Old. The two discuss Friday’s relationship to and philosophy around food as a safe haven for African Americans, and her journey as an artist. The exhibit features gold leaf-covered ceramic sculptures of soul food favorites installed in an altar-like display on the wall.
You can listen to the episode here or wherever you listen to podcasts. See the exhibit at the Sarasota Art Museum now.
Image: Chris Friday. Mother/Midas as liminal space, 2025. Chalk on black archival paper, approx. 24 x 24 in.; and “The only thing deviled round here is eggs,” “Fry that into a dome, slice it, take a spatula, smush fry it,” “That lil ole scoop?” series, High on the hog, and more, 2025. Hand-built kiln-fired ceramic, glaze solid gold luster. Installation view of Chris Friday: Where We Never Grow Old at Sarasota Art Museum, Sarasota, Florida, 2025. Photo: Ryan Gamma.
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