This painting of a fried egg reveals, within its yolk, the reflection of chickens hanging lifeless after slaughter.

Some people buy their eggs from those with backyard chickens, which can be a kinder alternative to store-bought eggs. However, 83% of all eggs in Canada come from chickens raised in battery cages. So, when buying eggs at restaurants, fast food chains, or pre-packaged products containing eggs at the store, we are most likely than not directly supporting these industries.

This work aims to challenge the common belief that eggs are harmless products. In reality, hens are bred to lay far beyond their natural capacity (250-300 eggs a year compared to the 10-15 their wild ancestors used to lay), often leading to critical health issues like prolapses, broken bones and lameness.
Once their productivity declines- at a fraction of their lifespan, they are killed as “spent” commodities.
Male chicks, deemed useless for egg production, are typically ground alive or suffocated within days of hatching.

In this work, the fried egg becomes a symbol of both familiarity and denial. Its reflective yolk asks viewers to look closer, considering the unseen lives behind what we often take for granted.