The traditional Mesoamerican dish transforms into an edition of conceptual art tamales distributed during Chicago's Terrain Art Festival.

Historically, tamales provided on-the-go food for Aztec and Mayan armies. In this way they connect with the idea of Victory Gardens, as they provided nourishment during times of social conflict.
These art tamales consist of the outer wrapper (corn husk) and a filling of indigenous corn seeds paired with a small accordion book. The book contains information about the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN) Revolutionary Women's Laws.

Corn (maize) is of major importance to the food security of many communities, past and present. Native varieties are under threat from patented, transgenic corn that requires massive amounts of toxic chemical inputs (originally created for war use). Governments, together with transnational agrochemical companies, create economic and agricultural programs that mandate the use of transgenic corn, further endangering traditional crops, the people who depend on them, and biodiversity.