“Still Employed,” as described by Geri Langsweirdt, Lunch Lady Emeritus (but don’t call her that)
You see that thing out there? That tall, lonely silo-looking contraption standing like it’s waiting for a bus that’ll never come? That’s me. That’s what it feels like. Still employed. Still standing. Still steaming vegetables no one eats.
They keep asking when I’m gonna retire. I tell ’em, “When the last tray’s washed and the last mystery meat’s served.” But truth is, I like the racket. I like the clatter. I like knowing the pipes still run hot and the kids still complain. That structure—dead center in a field of nothing, with its weird little black rectangles like a barcode for purgatory—that’s my vibe. Functional. Unapologetic. Slightly radioactive.
I’ve been here since before they paved the parking lot. I’ve seen principals come and go, each one thinking they invented discipline. I’ve served lunch through budget cuts, fire drills, and one very unfortunate chili incident. And I’m still here. Like that outpost. Not pretty. Not poetic. But necessary.
So yeah, I’m still employed. And if you want to know what resilience looks like, don’t point to some inspirational poster. Point to the industrial ghost in the middle of the green-yellow nowhere. That’s me. Lunch Lady Geri. Still steaming. Still scheming. Still here.
The works available are 8x12 print in a 12x16 white matt or 8x12 print only AND 12x18 print in a 16x20 white matt or 12x18 print only, 4x6 print in a white matt. Also 24x36 and 32x48 print only for those that want a bigger splash!
For this series only, I’m offering a very limited edition of five enhanced serigraphs. Each piece is printed on canvas, then hand-signed with painted detail and set in a custom floating frame—0.7" wide and 1.8" deep. You can choose from six frame finishes: black, white, silver, gold, espresso, or maple. These editions are available in two sizes: 16×24 and 32×48. After your purchase, I’ll personally reach out to confirm the best frame choice for your piece. Please allow an additional 2–3 weeks for this specialty offering.
The work is meticulously printed with archival inks and paper and then framed to order. Please allow 5 - 7 days for production and shipping.