Meg Wachter is a unique artist—for one, she doesn’t take herself too seriously. “Dumped,” a collection of photos featuring her friends getting various items dumped on them, isn’t a meaningful commentary on the state of society. “[It] was purely for fun and self-promotion of my work,” she admits. What results is a playful showcase of people laughing, cringing, or looking vaguely serene as everything from Pepto-Bismol to cottage cheese is poured over their heads. “I was interested in capturing the reactions, as well as creating unusual but striking images,” Wachter says. Judging by the hilarious expressions and vibrant colors that characterize every picture, I’d say she accomplished that and more. You can learn more about Wachter and view her work on her Web site.
Pepto-Bismol
“The Pepto-Bismol one is by far my favorite,” Wachter shares. “Her expression, plus the pop of color, just hits it for me.” In this picture, it looks almost like paint, instead of liquid relief for upset stomachs.
Froot Loops
This woman looks as if she’s taking a refreshing shower in cereal and milk, which is one way to streamline morning activities, but certainly not recommended. It sure does look fun, though!
Tar and Feathers
Wachter says that all of her friends who participated chose the materials that were dumped over their heads. Interesting that this guy went with a substance that’s extremely hard to remove from skin—but he looks comfortable with his decision.
Tomato Paste
“I can’t remember what inspired the series, but it most likely came to me as I was falling asleep,” Wachter says. That sounds like the start of a very bizarre and fun dream.
Coffee
This gentleman always prefers his coffee with milk, even when it’s running down his face, instead of his throat. He’s so into it that he didn’t even take his glasses off beforehand—now that’s dedication.
Eggs
Ben, the friend pictured here, looks mildly put off by the situation at hand. But considering said situation involves eggs being broken against his dome, it seems like he’s doing better than expected.
