Contextual Essay by Mimi Chu, commissioned by Deptford X for Deptford X Festival 2021.
“Have You Eaten Yet, a performance and evolving exhibition by Cường Phạm, Ghost & John, Jessie Jing, Monica Tolia, Songsoo Kim, Taey Iohe & Youngsook Choi, explores the significance of food to Asian diasporas in Lewisham. Overcoming stereotypes about east and southeast Asian food and acts of service, the performance and programme takes a close look at the role of eating in rooting migration histories and connecting people.”