Pot O’ Gold
Choice Grade
Medium White Asparagus Spears
Ingredients: Asparagus, water, salt, acidity regulator (E330)
Product of China


I never knew asparagus was green.

On very special occasions we ate tinned white asparagus; often baked into a quiche-like pie my mother made.

Economic sanctions effecting food imports during apartheid resulted in fierce support for homegrown brands. However, ‘luxury’ canned goods were available from China.





Pot O’ Gold
11:35 minute durational performance
HD Video
2018