Ximena Escobar uses brown and white bread as canvases on which he adds illustrations, creates collages and even performs needle craft.
The result is a series of delicate looking pieces that bring the idea of high tea to mind. I love these works and would be a very happy Cowbag if toast could be brought to me everyday in bed that says, "Good morning my love."
There have been a lot of food art posts on Trend Hunter, but none quite like this, which is a bit like an artistic role reversal.
Toast as a Canvas
Artists Sews, Paints and Draws On Slices of Real Bread
Trend Themes
1. Food Art on Toast - Exploring the trend of using toast as a canvas for artistic expression, presenting disruptive innovation opportunities in the culinary arts and food packaging industries.
2. Illustration on Edible Mediums - Discovering the trend of creating intricate illustrations on slices of bread, offering disruptive innovation opportunities in the art and design industry as well as the bakery and food service sectors.
3. Novelty Breakfast Experience - Exploring the trend of transforming ordinary toast into a delightful and personalized breakfast experience, presenting disruptive innovation opportunities in the hospitality and catering industries.
Industry Implications
1. Culinary Arts - Opportunity for chefs to incorporate artistic toast creations into their menu offerings, creating a unique dining experience.
2. Art and Design - Artists can explore the medium of bread as an unconventional canvas, opening up new avenues for artistic expression.
3. Bakery and Food Service - Opportunities for bakeries and cafes to offer customized toast creations, attracting customers with unique and visually appealing breakfast options.