stephen conti - The Whisk and the Whisper

This collection of ten 10"x10" paintings, aptly titled "Whisk and whisper," offers a deeply unserious and often outright wicked exploration of domestic temptation and culinary kink. Each compact canvas succeeds in elevating the most mundane appliances into a source of playful erotic tension. From the toaster from Time-Bandits (if you know you know) to the aggressively spinning high-speed whisk . . . this series suggests that desire is often found hiding in plain sight. By blending the functional design of everyday tools with cheeky innuendos, this exhibition humorously proves that the line between utility and utter indulgence is thin, blurry, moist, and often requires a sturdy oven mitt.