Plenty of people have made macaroni jewelry boxes and necklaces, but artist Sergey Pakhomov brings pasta art to a whole new level with his miniature models. In his collection, Pakhomov has created incredibly detailed and intricate models of different vehicles and homes.
Using penne, ruote, spaghetti and countless other varieties of pasta, Pakhomov builds replicas of cars, planes, ships, bikes and cottages that are built to scale. In total, he created 30 different models. They weren't easy to make, as each sculpture took a painstaking 20-30 hours to complete.
Check out this series if you're a pasta lover and a little bit of an artist. You may even be inspired to create your own mini model.
Miniature Pasta Models
Sergey Pakhomov Creates Intricate Sculptures of Vehicles and Homes
Trend Themes
1. Edible Art - The creation of intricate miniature models out of pasta provides an opportunity for new product lines of edible and creative combinations for food.
2. Craftsmanship - The time and effort required for creating such delicate miniature models allows for the creation of new markets, such as bespoke products.
3. Sustainability in Packaging - As artists such as Sergey Pakhomov continue to work with unconventional materials like pasta, there lies an opportunity for packaging companies to create novel and eco-friendly materials to protect these delicate pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Fine Art - Talented artists like Pakhomov can create a market for bespoke artistic commissions of miniature sculptures made from unconventional materials like pasta.
2. Food and Beverage - Pakhomov's work can inspire chefs and food artisans to think of miniature pasta models not just as art, but also as a creative new food line with varied applications, such as for catering and shareable plates.
3. Packaging - Packaging companies focused on ecological materials and sustainable packaging designs can find innovate new uses and materials for the growing market of small, delicate and unusual items like miniature sculptures made from pasta.