Produce art pieces are as natural as breathing, with the first inks and paints made from the skin of home-grown goods. Many inventive artists have tackled vibrant veggie and fruit projects, with results that are not only delicious, but also nutritious!
Here are a few produce art pieces to feed all food groups while simultaneously sparking your creativity.
Implications - Consumers' increased focus on living a healthy lifestyle has translated into a keen interest in organic and sustainable produce. Savvy artists and product designers are taking advantage of this opportunity by creating food-focused art that shows off the buyer's emphasis on health and wellness and offers foodies a new way to experience art.
40 Peculiar Produce Art Pieces
Installations and Sculptures Inspired by Fruits and Veggies:
Armida Ascano — Nov 16, 2010 — Art & Design
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Naughty Produce Photoshoots
Scandalous Veggies, From Randy Plums to Provocative Parsnips
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Fruit-Shaped Juices
Jooze Juice Boxes Are Designed for the Young at Heart
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Buddha Pears
Spiritual Fruit Shapes Made With Formed Plastic Casings
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Edible Sculptures
Fruit And Vegetable Art
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Shiny Metallic Foods
Edible Bling Spray Turns Everything to Gold
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Watermelon Art
Takashi Itoh's Carvings
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Fruity Etchings
The Laser-Engraved Banana is a Work of Edible Art
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Food Geeking
DIY Guide Lets Nintendo Geeks Transform a Radish into a Super Mario Mushroom
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Fruity Famous Faces
Artsy Watermelon Carvings, From Van Gogh to Baseball Heroes
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Veggie Head Photography
The Winter Vegetables Collection May Make You Become a Carnivore
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Potato Portraits
Ginou Choueiri Turns Root Vegetables into Works of Art
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Fruity Beverage Packaging
Naoto Fukasawa Flavors His Juice Boxes With Creativity (UPDATE)
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Edible Star Wars Art
The Death Star Watermelons are Almost as Great as Vodka Watermelons
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Edible Tableware
Playing With Your Food is OK With These Beautiful Fruit and Vegetable Bowls
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Fruit Bowl Branches
Pick Your Food Straight from the Tree with the 'Mangier' by Smarin
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Massive Fruit Decor
A Large Fiberglass Banana is Your Home's Full Serving of Awesome
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'Star Wars' Vegetable Carvings
Vegetables Infused With the Power of the Force
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Fruity Kleenex Boxes
Limited Edition Tissues for Target by Hiroko Sanders
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Edible Cartoon Art
The Snow White Apple Images Make Us Want to Take a Bite
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Edible Art Arrangements
Janina Loeve Combines Love of Interiors With Food Design
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Literal Fruit Bowls
Harry Allen Casts Actual Fruit to Make His Bowls
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Fruity Sticky Notes
D-Bros Add Life to Your Desk With Apples and Pears
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Fruity Lighting Solutions
The Undercover GILApple Lamp Will Keep Darkness at Bay
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Luxury Fruit
Glass Art by Anthony Biancaniello
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Organic Ceramics
‘Reversed Volumes' from Mischer'Traxler Creates Vegetable Bowls
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Fruity Fans
The Apple USB Fan is Perfect for Your Desk
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Banana Boats
Jacob Dahlstrup Creates Vessels Out of Real Fruit
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Banana Viking Helmets
The Bananenhalter Lets You Pretend to be a Viking in Your Own Time
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Promoting Deformed Produce
EU Embraces Wonky Veggies
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Skin-Stripping Fruits
The Electronic Banana Peeling Simulator Leaves Us Wondering "Why?"
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Swinging Produce Storage
The Mans Salomonsen 'Cocoon' Keeps Your Fruits & Veggies in Style
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Sculptural Fruit Stands
A Mischievous Marriage Turns Farmers' Market Finds into Art
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Cherry Belt Beverages
Antioxidant-Rich Cherrygood Drinks Are Made With Montmorency Cherries
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Geek Stenciled Fruit
Apple Branded Fuji Apples are Deliciously Memorable
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Fruit Stack
A New Way To Store Fruit
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Tangerine Tats
New Laser-Labeling System to be Used on All U.S. Fruits and Vegetables
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Billiard-Inspired Fruit Bowls
Triangle Dinnerware Lets You Play With Your Food
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Modified Spud Paper
The European Commission ‘GM Potato' to Be Used for Paper and Anima
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Quirky Food Artistry
The 'My Food Looks Funny' Photoblog Will Bring the LOLs
Nerdy Pumpkin Creations
Funny Pumpkin Carvings Celebrate the Nerd in All of Us
Naughty Fonts
Luke Lucas Typography Gets Down and Dirty to Promote Safe Sex
Banana Doodle Art
Funny Creations Drawn on Unique Canvases
Naughty Mice
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Spray-On Private Inking
'Vatooing' is the Next Big Thing in Personal Adornment
Naughty Dancer Shoes
7" Wedges Have a Sexy Carving of a Woman and a Pole
DIY Sandwich Art
Doodle Bread Lets You Dye Fun Shapes Into Your Breakfast Food
Laser-Carved Accessories
Audrey Kawasaki Creates Exclusive Brooches Made of Wood
Artsy Engraved Cases
The EXOvault Metal iPhone 4 Case Provides Extra Protection
Funky Food Art
Nouar Creates Anthropomorphic Edible Characters
Spray-On Glass
Nanopool's Liquid Glass Protects Against Dirt and Bacteria
School Portrait Mocking
'We Have Lasers' Takes Aim at Retro 90s Backgrounds
Engraved Character Cabinets
Comic Furniture by Flying Cavalries Shows Personality
Naughty Knits
Marianne Batlle Crochets Body Parts and Fashion Icons
Etched Phone Protectors
The Grove iPhone 3G Case by Jonny Wan is Made of Bamboo
Built-In Spoon Lids
The Cho Hye-seung Yogurt Spoon Solves Cutlery Problems
Laser-Engraved iPhone Cases
The Customizable Grove iPhone Case has a Natural Groove
Sculptural Steel Shoes
Chau Har Lee Creates Architectural Laser Cut Footwear
Almost Serious Pottery
Clay Art from Cody Pottery Features Funny Feet on Bowls and Mugs
Instant Fabric Sprays
The Fabrican Sprays Wearable Clothing Pieces
Club Kid Timepieces
Invisible Shot Laser Watch Tells Time for Nightlife Lovers
18 Super Mario Finds
From Geektastic Tees to Super Mario Bros Gaming Decor
Geektastic Halloween Carvings
Tech-Themed Pumpkins Get You Inspired for the Holiday
Skywalker Sneakers
Adidas 'Star Wars' Shoes are a Force to Be Reckoned Wtih
2-in-1 Party Platters
The Scoop Chip and Dip Servers Are Stacked Snack Plates
33 Spray-On Finds
From Skin to Whiskey Cologne
Engraved Text Ads
The Fiat Linea's 'SMS' Campaign Reminds You to Keep Your Eyes on the Road
Whimsical Fruit Hats
Boston Beanie Knits Mouthwatering Hats From Organic Cotton
Micro Meals
Paris-Based Artist Stephanie Creates Delicious Detailed Miniature Foods
Synthetic Blood Beverages
Vampire Energy Drinks Have Juice in Transfusion Bags
Alcoholic Juice Boxes
Sustainable Single Serving Libations from Akesson Vin Wine
Edible Fruit Bags
Vitasnella Combines Food and Fashion With New Fruit-a-Porter Purses
Penguin Juice Boxes
The Birdy Juice Box Has a Fun and Flightless Packaging Design
29 Geektastic Cakeovations
From Star Wars Jedi Cakes to Retro Game Confections
Edible Baby Shoes
Chatherine McEver Adorns Your Home With Unlikely Food Art
Kiwi Lawn Mowers
Akiko Ida & Javelle Share a Love For Fruits and Vegetables
Cloud-Inspired Decor
Mobileshadow by Smarin for Daydreaming Indoors or Out
Peelable Flash Drives
The USB Banana Charger is a Cute Way to Sweeten Your Desk
Banana Heels
Fruit-Inspired Pumps From Sergio Zambon
Halloween Lawn Decor
Flamingos With Fricken Laser Beams are a Haunting DIY Project
Scrumptious City Foodscapes
Food Stylists Make London Landmarks That Look Good Enough to Eat
Star Wars Slumber Pads
Father Builds His Son an AT-AT Imperial Walker
18 Alternative Uses for Fruit
From Giant Peach Sculptures to Shotglasses Made of Apples
Biodegradable Bowls
Geke Wouters' Edible Dishware is Made From Veggies
11 Juicy Juice Boxes
From Juice Box Lighting to Vibrating Juice Boxes
Etched Designer Kicks
The Intricately Designed Alexander McQueen Engraved Leather Boots
Massive Fruit Decor
A Large Fiberglass Banana is Your Home's Full Serving of Awesome
30 Fruity Bananavations
From Animal-Inspired Epiphanies to Weird Measuring Devices
Eggplant Penguins
Awesome Vegetable Artwork Turns Food into Feature Pieces
'Star Wars' Vegetable Carvings
Vegetables Infused With the Power of the Force
12 Refreshing Fruit Bowls
From Edible Tableware to Sculptural Fruit Stands
Deficiency-Fighting Smoothies
Nanoparticles Added to Foods Combat Anemia or Zinc Deficiency
Bun in the Oven Disguises
The Darth Vader Pregnancy Costume is Super Nerdacious
12 Carved Creations
From Wooden Wall Art to Carved Vegetable Bikinis
Edible Cartoon Art
The Snow White Apple Images Make Us Want to Take a Bite
Edible Art Arrangements
Janina Loeve Combines Love of Interiors With Food Design
Eclectic Food Shaped Instruments
These Fruit-Shaped Instruments by Celentano Woodworks Rock
Designer Banana Hammocks
Comme des Garcon and Speedo Class-Up Men's Swimwear
Expressive Dishes
Freche Creates Bowls with Feelings
Decoreggtions
DIY Egg Carton Bowls Turn Everyday Objects Into Creative Home Decor
Pre-Made Vegetable Gardens
The Roll-Out Veg Mat Makes For Convenient Gardening and Healthy Eating
Literal Fruit Bowls
Harry Allen Casts Actual Fruit to Make His Bowls
Fruity Sticky Notes
D-Bros Add Life to Your Desk With Apples and Pears
Giant Banana Loungers
The Luxury R15 Armchair Takes Cues From Inflatable Seating
Plucked Mushroom Lighting
Simon Duff's Eco Lamp is Simple and Endearing
BBQ Fire Bowls
The Longgrill Liebschaften Langgrill Lets You Camp is Style
Strawless Juice Boxes
Kyung-Soo Park Designs an Eco-Conscious Drink Box
Culinary Cross-Sections
Andrew Trahan's 'Good Eats' Turns Snacks Into Still Life Art
Viral Sci-Fi Showdowns
Star Wars Death Star Destroys Enterprise from Star Trek in San Fran
Feline Birthday Bashes
Party It Up at the Three Apples Hello Kitty Exhibition
Redundant Fruit Freshsavers
The Banana Saver Clip is Silly, but Kinda Cute
Eco-Elegant Pet Bowls
Flexible Designs Made for Durability and End of Life Recycling
Organic Ceramics
‘Reversed Volumes' from Mischer'Traxler Creates Vegetable Bowls
Sci Fi Wall Stickers
The Death Star Decal Will Make Any Room Cooler than It Was
Naughty Nail Art
Vlad Artazov Hardware Handiwork Featuring Bent Metal Nails
Engraved Firearms
The Coppi Barbieri Rifles Editorial in China GQ October 2010 Issue
Engraved Traditional Glasses
The 'Hanasho Edo Kiriko' is a Beautiful Asian Goblet
Fruity Character Campaigns
The Chiquita Banana Sticker Bring Playfulness Back to Healthy Eating
Strawberry Sweaters
Yung Du Creates Fun Fruit-Printed Fashions
Retro Banana Jumpsuits
Founder of the 'International Banana Club and Museum' is Bananas
Origami Tables
The 4foldlow Table is Made of Laser Cut Steel in Creative Shapes
Circular Super Structures
Cuting Edge Designs That Run Circles Around Conventional Arcitecture
Fruity Fans
The Apple USB Fan is Perfect for Your Desk
Spray-On Blister Prevention
Flexitol Blistop Will Aid Your Sore Feet
Brand-Etched Breakfasts
Kelloggs Fires Lasers Across Bowls to Thwart Fake Flakes
Wooden Mushroom Headlights
The 'Coco Pendant Lamp' by Coco Flip is Funky Lighting at Its Best
Banana Viking Helmets
The Bananenhalter Lets You Pretend to be a Viking in Your Own Time
Fruity Fashion
Azendi Creates Forbidden Fruit Pendants
Spray on Skin
A New Treatment for Second Degree Burn Victims
Sporked Salad Bowls
The 'Hands on Salad Bowl' from Pangelly Design
Crustacean Action Heroes
The Iron Man Lobster Suit is the Strangest Pop Culture Mashup Ever
Starchy Spud Seats
The Potato Chair by Gert Eussen
Cup-Covering Party Platters
The 'Go Plate' Lets You Hold Everything in One Hand
Juicy Alarms
The Juice Box Alarm Clock is a Wake Up Call in Disguise
Suspended Orb Lighting
Tobias Grau's Falling Star Lamps are Whimsically Modern
Star Wars Chalkboards
BBDO Creates Movie-Inspired Classroom Ads
Laser Cat Designs
Kim Keene's Creative Kitty 'Pushapalooza' Poster
Fruity Skate Decks
Anthony Cozzi's Fresh Skateboard Has a New Look
Fat Shrinking Sprays
Clarinol Spritzers Suck Unwanted Weight Out of Your Meal
Juice Box Lighting
Ebere Groenouwe's Loxolop Features Eco-Origami Design
Sculptural Fruit Stands
A Mischievous Marriage Turns Farmers' Market Finds into Art
Snowflake Ceilings
FugasLusas Delicatessen Features a Laser-Cut Ceiling
Molten Metal Mini Volcanoes
Jakub Berdych Glass Bowls Bring Some Heat to Your Home
Canopy-Like Lighting
The Circle Floor Lamp Provides Soft Elegant Light
Fruity Exhibitions
Fallen Fruit Shows the History of the Banana in L.A.
Ceramic Charity
Potters Sell Empty Bowls to Feed the Hungry
Creatively Curved Lighting
The Perelin Lamp Series by Markus J. Becker Provides Mod Style
Bacon Bouquets
Meaty Roses for the Hungry Flower Lover
Spiritual Coffee Froth
Taiwan Hotel Whips Up Dalai Lattes While the Leader is in Town
Fog in a Can
Smoke Spray Lets You Play With Cool Club Effects on the Cheap
Stained Glass Lighting
The Triangle Light Objects by Krall for Universal Display
Bottomless Basins
The Hug Bowl Offers Comfort, Love and Safety for Your Fruits
Banana Phone Photoblogs
'People Talking on Bananas' is a Potassium-Filled Fun Fest
Bulb-Less Lighting
'Bye Bye Bulb' Uses a Hidden LED Light to Illuminate
Laser Gaming Mice
12 Ways the Razer Naga Mouse Will Allow You to Dominate WoW
Studying Fruit Dunking
Experts Weigh in on the Best Apples for Apple Bobbing
Vibrating Juice Boxes
The Rock-It Pod Passes Musical Pulses onto Any Object
Fruity Fortifications
Stefan Sagmeister Creates a Wall Made of 7,200 Bananas
Sweet 'Twilight' Treats
Robert Pattinson Chocolate Head Lets You Bite a Vampire for a Change
Animal-Inspired Epiphanies
Monkeys Teach Us How to Peel a Banana Properly
Old-Fashioned Fans
The Fargo Makes Brass Looks of the 1920s Cool Again
Framed Fruit Art
The Still Life Fruit Bowl Makes Any Fruit Display a Work of Art
Fruit Drawer Hangers
The Vegetable Keep Sake Allows Your Fruit to Ripen Tastefully
Alien Invader Fruit Bowls
The Flying Saucer Bowl Will Boggle Everyone's Minds
Long-Necked Lamps
The Giraffe Sconce Lamp by Jonathan Adler is Baby Room Adorable
Evil Star Wars Confections
The Emperor Palpatine Cake Makes Us Choose the Dark Side
Potato Masher Lighting
Wire Frame Ceiling Lamp by Zeroombra Resembles a Kitchen Tool