Pie Counter 2003

Sharon Core’s 2003 photograph “Pie Counter” depicts a minimalist, almost clinical, arrangement of perfectly symmetrical slices of cake and pie. The image, presented with a stark white background, draws viewers into an uncanny valley of real-looking yet artificial desserts, highlighting the artist's interest in the representation of food and the visual language of advertising. The artwork, with its repetitive composition and hyperreal imagery, suggests an examination of consumerism, artificiality, and the seductive nature of idealized imagery. The artist’s fascination with the illusion of "realness" is explored through the meticulous crafting of these seemingly edible but ultimately inedible objects.