The Peanut Butter Painting
Inspired by peanut farmer Jimmy Carter becoming President, in 1977 Owensboro artist C.G. "Moose" Morehead used peanut butter to paint a picture of a barn — mixing the peanut butter (Jif) with oil colors. Morehead called it the "Peanut Butter Painting."
It's believed that this was the first time peanut butter was used as the medium for a painting. Jimmy Carter later signed the painting. And due to the interest in the painting, 2000 limited-edition prints were made of it, some of which can now be found on eBay. Though the prints obviously contain no peanut butter.
It's believed that this was the first time peanut butter was used as the medium for a painting. Jimmy Carter later signed the painting. And due to the interest in the painting, 2000 limited-edition prints were made of it, some of which can now be found on eBay. Though the prints obviously contain no peanut butter.
The Peanut Butter Painting
Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer - Feb 24, 1977
Comments
"After taking the tops off of several jars in two stores" (and I assume putting them back on the shelf) (didn´t someone do that with Tylenol back in the 80´s ?) I bet the store managers loved him.
Posted by F.U.D. in Stockholm on 10/23/24 at 03:25 AM
Back in the 70's - before the Tylenol tainting - peanut butter jars (and every other items) weren't "sealed" for safety and security cameras were not commonplace. Opening a jar could be done with 'none-the-wiser' unless someone actually saw him doing this.
Back in the good 'ol days when folks trusted the products in stores were safe to consume or use.
Back in the good 'ol days when folks trusted the products in stores were safe to consume or use.
Posted by Teri on 10/24/24 at 12:25 AM
Category: Art | 1970s