Dustin 4D

Taste Map Over the week, I designated my drive to State Street in downtown Santa Barbara as my personal space. Each day, I took a different route to get there (the colored lines on the map are the routes I took).  When I arrived at my location to run errands and other things I had to do, I asked a random stranger the same question: “ What’s your favorite place to eat on State Street ?” I documented their responses and our brief interactions and added pictures of their suggestions.  Day 1 – Route 1 (Red): I took the red route with my favorite playlist on, letting the music relax me as I drove. The whole time, I kept thinking about what groceries I needed to pick up at Whole Foods. After parking, I noticed someone heading quickly to their car and decided to ask, “What’s your favorite place to eat on State Street?” Without slowing down, she replied with energy, “Jane! Try their El Macho Burger!” The response was quick but enthusiastic, and it felt like they really meant it. I st...

Family Camping Trips at Mammoth For the past 18 years, our family has taken a trip to Mammoth every summer. At night, we sit around the campfire making s’mores and sharing our favorite moments from the day. This piece represents that tradition. The three Teddy Grahams symbolize myself, my mom, and my stepdad, gathered around the fire roasting marshmallows. The Hershey’s Kiss represents the glowing ember of the campfire, while seven toothpicks form the firewood. Each element adds up to 18 pieces , symbolizing 18 years of this memorable tradition. Materials: Teddy Grahams Marshmallows Cookie Dough Toothpicks Hershey Kiss