Tonight’s Menu 

Jeff Jamison's painting gives us a peek into the world of the culinary arts. The central motif here is that of the chefs immersed in their craft amidst gleaming steel pots. But what is cooking, if not alchemy? Consider how this scene of a chef at work might echo depictions of medieval apothecaries, hunched over their concoctions, seeking to transform base ingredients into something sublime. The white uniform, here, takes on the ritualistic quality of a lab coat. Throughout history, cooking has appeared as a potent symbol of transformation, creation, and nourishment. The kitchen, with its inherent emphasis on sustenance and community, is an archetypal space that engages us on a profound, almost subconscious level. The preparation of food, so central to human existence, is a cyclical process. Each gesture echoes countless meals prepared across generations.