NA MESA with Elizabeth Prentis 21th September

September 21  · Kintu Studio

We’re still smiling from our very first event — a one-of-a-kind breakfast inspired by the questions we asked the incredible Lizzie. 
Each question sparked something beautiful, and from those moments, a special menu was crafted, reflecting the memories and emotions shared by the artist.

It was a morning full of inspiration, delicious food, and meaningful conversations. 

Below, you’ll find the questions we asked Lizzie and a glimpse of the unforgettable moments captured from the event.

We can’t wait to share more with you soon. Stay tuned for what’s coming next!

Elizabeth Prentis (UK) is a multidisciplinary artist working across sculpture, installation, and performance. Her practice explores the socio-political issues women face within a patriarchal society.

For the first NA MESA, we invite you to join an intimate, performative breakfast where food becomes a narrative. The menu was created around Elizabeth’s personal memories and responses, transforming flavors into stories.
Expect a breakfast inspired by the ingredients of Elizabeth’s childhood, her morning playlist, glimpses into her creative world, and a table where food and her pieces coexist — sparking conversation and new connections.

Below, you can check our talk which was an inspiration for the breakfast menu: 

KINTU: Do you have any special breakfast ritual? Maybe a little habit or detail that’s uniquely yours?

LIZZIE: Unfortunately I’m bit of a cliche  and have coffee and cigarettes until around 2pm then I’ll eat some lunch. Very unhealthy! But the ritual is I sit in the same chair on my balcony every morning (what ever the weather) and have 2 cups of coffee and 2 cigarettes.

KINTU:What does your breakfast look like these days?

LIZZIE: If it’s a weekend I might have a brunchy moment, bacon omelette, or some pancakes with berries

KINTU:Was there a flavor you recently discovered that surprised you — maybe during a trip or just by chance?

LIZZIE: My house mate has Mexican parentage and I always find it fascinating the different flavours of different Mexican chillies when he cooks traditional Mexican food -  how each variety it’s own flavour profile / specific dish
KINTU: If you had to summarize the taste of your childhood in 3 ingredients, what would they be?

LIZZIE: Rhubarb and custard , marmite on toast, apple crumble  
KINTU: If your art had a flavor, what would it be?

LIZZIE: Maybe tajin Mexican seasoning?! salty spicy tongue tingley delicious stuff

KINTU: Is there any food texture that reminds you of your creative process?

LIZZIE: Maybe BBQ ribs?! got to eat it with your hands , get involved, and messy. Takes time to cooooook slow  so some patience required along with the physicality of the eating.

KINTU: If one of your pieces could transform into food, what would it be?

LIZZIE: It would be some mad combination like a tomahawk steak with a side of strawberry bubblegum

KINTU: Is there a dish that you feel translates your identity or your work

LIZZIE: Maybe some sort of controversial delicacy, foie gras. everyone’s got their own opinion about it , controversial but delicious

KINTU: Close your eyes — what’s the very first food that comes to your mind?

LIZZIE: Cheese

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