On October 16, 2023, World Food Day, in order to raise awareness of food security among the Chinese people, Chinese artist Forest Young created Rice Baby based on his own biological baby. The artist hugged this "rice baby" and set off from the rice paddies to grain and oil stores, amusement parks, university towns, and office buildings. They also took it by car, read books, take a shower, and sleep, allowing it to experience various beautiful things in life for a day. Finally, they mercilessly threw it into the trash can.
Rice Baby
Artist：Forest Young
16 October 2023 Installation Art Variable size
On World Food Day, October 16, 2023, in order to arouse Chinese people's attention to food security, Chinese artist Forest Young created rice babies based on his own baby. The rice baby is placed in a rocking chair, and the artist invites everyone to participate. Give a free hug to this million dollar rice baby, tiptoe to its weight, and experience the life of the rice baby. Be an action artist who saves food.
