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Abstract Frozen Food Installations

Wyne Veen Transforms Peculiar Ice Cream Flavors into Art

— August 27, 2011 — Art & Design
Wyne Veen is an artist and food photographer known for creating some curiously unique pieces of art. In this series of installations, Wyne Veen draws inspiration from the ice cream flavors of a creamery located in San Francisco. This particular shop is known for carrying unusual flavore. Veen took the ingredients in these flavors and reconstructed them into in a visual model.

Wyne Veen used a combination of real food and various textiles to create the installations. For the banana chocolate and bacon flavor, the artist has chosen to use white bananas, chocolate Easter eggs and uncooked strips of bacon in his creation. This art is equally as unusual as it is fascinating.

Implications - In today's society, art enthusiasts have developed a keen interest in abstract and contemporary art. Artists who offer unusual or peculiar pieces of artwork or photography that incorporate everyday items will likely benefit by meeting consumer demands for modern design and comfortable familiarity.
Trend Themes
1. Abstract Art - Art enthusiasts have developed a keen interest in abstract and contemporary art, providing opportunities for artists to create unusual and peculiar pieces that meet consumer demands.
2. Unconventional Flavors - The popularity of ice cream flavors with unusual combinations presents opportunities for creameries and food manufacturers to experiment and cater to consumer preferences.
3. Artistic Food Photography - The trend of incorporating food into art and photography creates opportunities for artists to explore innovative techniques and capture visually striking compositions.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Artists who offer unusual or peculiar pieces of artwork or photography that incorporate everyday items can benefit from the growing demand for modern design and comfortable familiarity.
2. Food - Creameries and food manufacturers can explore and experiment with unconventional flavor combinations to cater to the adventurous taste preferences of consumers.
3. Photography - The trend of incorporating food into art and photography opens up opportunities for photographers to capture visually striking compositions that merge culinary aesthetics with artistic vision.
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