In McTopia Chris Woods depicts the core theme that has appeared in his work over the past ten years, (the examination of the subtle effects of consumerism on the individual as a reflection of its effect on society as a whole) influenced by ideas that revolve around the coming of the next millennium. Woods explores the concept that for many people fast food institutions have replaced religious ones, for example in some cultures McDonalds is more prevalent than the Catholic Church.

In his last exhibition Royal Treats Woods portrayed the indoctrination of new employees in locations such as the Burger King and Dairy Queen. Woods furthers the notion of subservience to worship of Fast Food Culture in his new work where a drive through menu appears in the form of an altarpiece. As with his previous work his depictions of suburban locales and the people who live within them (generally his friends) are infused with both parody and realism. Woods was born in New Brunswick in 1970 and lives and works in Chilliwack, B.C.

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