explore the artwork archive

here is where you can learn about the meaning behind the work.
whether it be consumer advocacy, societal critique, or a trip down memory lane,
you'll understand the context by reading the artist statements below.

Artwork Archive

“Yellow 6,” from Reading the Back, C-41 35mm film, 2023

“Yellow 6,” from Reading the Back, C-41 35mm fi...

Megan Bainbridge

"...Three dyes (Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6) have been found to be contaminated with benzidine or other carcinogens. At least four dyes (Blue 1, Red 40, Yellow 5,...

“Yellow 6,” from Reading the Back, C-41 35mm fi...

Megan Bainbridge

"...Three dyes (Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6) have been found to be contaminated with benzidine or other carcinogens. At least four dyes (Blue 1, Red 40, Yellow 5,...

“Yellow Cell,” from Phone Testing, C-41 medium format film, 2024

“Yellow Cell,” from Phone Testing, C-41 medium ...

Megan Bainbridge

In the U.S., “companies testing a new phone for compliance with the safety limit…are permitted to position the phone up to 25 [mm] away from the body…depending on how the...

“Yellow Cell,” from Phone Testing, C-41 medium ...

Megan Bainbridge

In the U.S., “companies testing a new phone for compliance with the safety limit…are permitted to position the phone up to 25 [mm] away from the body…depending on how the...

“Red 40,” from Reading the Back, C-41 35mm film, 2023

“Red 40,” from Reading the Back, C-41 35mm film...

Megan Bainbridge

"...the EU implemented a standard in 2010 that products that contain the six food dyes from the study (Allura Red (Red 40), Ponceau, Tartrazine (Yellow 5), Sunset Yellow (Yellow 6),...

“Red 40,” from Reading the Back, C-41 35mm film...

Megan Bainbridge

"...the EU implemented a standard in 2010 that products that contain the six food dyes from the study (Allura Red (Red 40), Ponceau, Tartrazine (Yellow 5), Sunset Yellow (Yellow 6),...

“tBHQ,” from Reading the Back, C-41 35mm film, 2023

“tBHQ,” from Reading the Back, C-41 35mm film, ...

Megan Bainbridge

"...studies indicate that increased exposure to the food additive tBHQ is linked to weakened immunity in both body fluids and fighting tumors, as well as an increased risk of autoimmune/inflammatory...

“tBHQ,” from Reading the Back, C-41 35mm film, ...

Megan Bainbridge

"...studies indicate that increased exposure to the food additive tBHQ is linked to weakened immunity in both body fluids and fighting tumors, as well as an increased risk of autoimmune/inflammatory...

“E171,” from Reading the Back, C-41 35mm film, 2023

“E171,” from Reading the Back, C-41 35mm film, ...

Megan Bainbridge

"...Essentially, one of the most common food additives in the U.S. may cause cancer..."

“E171,” from Reading the Back, C-41 35mm film, ...

Megan Bainbridge

"...Essentially, one of the most common food additives in the U.S. may cause cancer..."

“Lift Your Dress,” from Below the Larynx, black & white 35mm film, 2023

“Lift Your Dress,” from Below the Larynx, black...

Megan Bainbridge

"...you can see a painting in person without seeing the person who created it. However, you cannot hear a live performance when the musician is not physically there to perform..."

“Lift Your Dress,” from Below the Larynx, black...

Megan Bainbridge

"...you can see a painting in person without seeing the person who created it. However, you cannot hear a live performance when the musician is not physically there to perform..."