FANCY FOOD WORK

Ever wondered what it would look like if beloved recipes were transformed into art? Wonder no more and get an eyeful of Food For Everyone. The series of illustrated recipe-themed art posters was dreamed up by Melbourne-based graphic designer Gemma Leslie.

Leslie was the marketing brains behind cult accessories brand Lucy Folk, then Covid hit and her job was no longer. With more time on her hands she found herself cooking and painting, and then realised she could combine the two, while also helping others. Leslie designed four posters, with recipes by Julia Busuttil Nishimura (a whimsical illustration of tiramisù, with a stovetop coffee press, cream and little savoiardi biscuits), Suzanne Corbett (an elegant green bean and anchovy salad; pictured above left), plus Clementine Day and Ellie Bouhadana.

Each of the playful and colourful recipe posters are printed on paper made from recycled coffee cups and are sent out rolled up and ready to be framed. Better yet, 100 per cent of profits are donated to FareShare – a Melbourne-based, volunteerpowered charity that provides around 6000 free nourishing meals to low-income families and those experiencing homelessness.

“As well as helping FareShare, I really want the posters to bring joy to people’s homes,” says Leslie.

Following this first series, she will release another in the lead-up to Christmas, and will do four collections of posters annually. foodforeveryone.org.au