Powder Puff is a solo exhibition of Florence Houston, focusing on the artist’s fascination with food that people tend to look at rather than eat—with a particular emphasis on jellies. The wobbling, visually striking nature of jelly intrigues her, creating a dynamic balance between attraction and repulsion. She began painting jellies in 2021, drawing inspiration from Victorian illustrations and the memories of her childhood. The allure of Houston’s jellies, and in her painting practice in general, lies in their ability to be both aesthetically beautiful and grotesque. The exhibition marks the culmination of her growing interest in the tension between these two states, as well as the paradox of objects made to be looked at but not consumed.
