We Americans eat junk. We put corn syrup and sugar in almost everything. It is SUPER addicting. I've never done drugs, smoked anything, or even drink coffee, but my name is Mike, and I am addicted to sugar. It is a real struggle to say no to desserts, but even if I did that, we still have sugar in EVERYTHING. I created his series using everyday consumables and easily obtainable items and showed myself consuming them as if they were an illegal substance. Originally I was going to do them all as grainy B&W, but in the end elected for selective color of the sugars and a more cinematic display.
I've worked with photography for over twenty years, seriously since 2015. My long-term project is real-life family moments where I photograph families 1-2 times per year in their homes or a regular setting. On the more artistic side I'm building a body of work that explores the nature and metaphor of the dream world.
