Muffin Tops: A Cupcake Installation by Leah Foster

Leah is an artist who uses cupcakes to show the duality of the dessert. As a food product, the cupcake positions itself as Leah's “guilty pleasure.” This miniature cake can be both intriguing and repulsive. Its perfect size and delicious taste are tempting, while the consequences of indulging ... Read more

Leah is an artist who uses cupcakes to show the duality of the dessert.

As a food product, the cupcake positions itself as Leah’s “guilty pleasure.” This miniature cake can be both intriguing and repulsive. Its perfect size and delicious taste are tempting, while the consequences of indulging hinder your ability to fully savor the dessert. Hidden in this dual nature of the cupcake lie many loaded, gender specific ingredients.