Graphic illustrator and artist Erin Jang has a knack for using food as her main material to recreate intricate portraits of iconic Disney cartoon characters. The personalities are made using various pieces of food products to capture the detail and bright colors of each individual character.
Food art adds a dynamic level to the creative process since the material is perishable, meaning the portrait only lasts as long as the food does giving an untimely quality to the entire piece. These portraits feature characters such as Flounder from The Little Mermaid, Marie from The Aristocrats, Pascal from Tangled and Pluto recreated using hot dog buns, slices of salami, candy and even broccoli. The use of food adds a three-dimensional and texturized aspect to the works.
Edible Disney Portraits
These Iconic Cartoon Characters are Recreated Using Food Items
Trend Themes
1. Food Art - The trend of using food as an artistic medium opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the culinary and creative arts industries.
2. Character Portraits - The trend of recreating popular characters using unique mediums such as food provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in the entertainment and marketing industries.
3. Perishable Art - The trend of creating art using perishable materials provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in the sustainable art and environmental industries.
Industry Implications
1. Culinary Arts - The use of food as an art medium presents opportunities for innovative chefs and culinary creators to experiment with presentation and textures.
2. Entertainment - Recreating popular characters through unique mediums such as food provides new opportunities in entertainment marketing and advertising.
3. Sustainable Art - Creating art with perishable materials presents an opportunity to explore sustainability practices and environmental awareness in art and design.