FOOD IS LOVE. FOOD IS PLEASURE. FOOD IS EVERYTHING.

After five years of joy, frustration, and triumph; fifty-plus photo shoots of people of all ages, colors, and sizes; and countless innocent fruits and vegetables sacrificed for art, we – chef Tiberio Simone and photographer Matt Freedman – can't believe we are finally announcing the publication of "La Figa: Visions of Food and... [read more]

FOOD IS LOVE. FOOD IS PLEASURE. FOOD IS EVERYTHING.

After five years of joy, frustration, and triumph; fifty-plus photo shoots of people of all ages, colors, and sizes; and countless innocent fruits and vegetables sacrificed for art, we – chef Tiberio Simone and photographer Matt Freedman – can't believe we are finally announcing the publication of "La Figa: Visions of Food and Form".

A beautiful, 192-page hardcover book, it contains the very best of Matt's sensual photographs of models wearing nothing but Tiberio's exquisite food art creations. Not just a photography book, La Figa is a celebration of Tiberio’s vision of food and touch as the basic ingredients of life – with recipes, writing about food and sensuality, and the story of how he become the "pleasure activist" he is today. The book makes an intriguing addition to your coffee table or a unique gift for a special someone.

Order La Figa today from our newly launched website www.LaFigaProject.com. Shipping begins the week of May 16th.

The book will have its world premiere at the 2011 Seattle Erotic Art Festival (www.SeattleErotic.org) the weekend of May 20th through 22nd, at Fremont Studios. Join us at the La Figa Café – a 600 square foot art installation (and working café) built around our project. You will see our photos in a format like you have never them seen before (hint: really freaking big); be hand-fed a selection Tiberio's sensual chocolate and citrus treats (he is making over 5000 servings just for you); become the art as Tiberio recreates pieces from the book by using food to decorate volunteers from the SEAF; and of course get your copy of "La Figa: Visions of Food and Form" signed.

TO CLARIFY THE HOURS:
The hours on this Facebook event are for the entire festival -- Friday at noon through Sunday. Our installation will be up and running the whole time, and Tiberio and Matt will be there almost the whole weekend. But here is the detailed schedule:

Live Food Art
Friday, May 20 – Noon to 4:00 pm, and 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Saturday, May 21 – Noon to 4:00 pm, and 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Sunday, May 22 – 11:00 am to 8:00 pm

Book Signing
Saturday, May 21 – 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
(But we will be available to sign at other times as well – just come ask)

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