# Eccentric Food Modifications The Art of Dominic Wilcox is Eccentric Genetically Modified Food By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-02-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-dominic-wilcox References: [mart.trento.it](http://www.mart.trento.it/thefoodproject) & [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/genetically-modified-egg-by-dominic-wilcox/) British designer Dominic Wilcox presented his latest series of work at the [Contemporary and Modern Art Museum of Trento and Roverto](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-bridges) (Mart) in Italy. The art of Dominic Wilcox features eccentric imaginings of genetically modified foods like an all-in-one egg-cup shaped egg, fish bred with hooks attached so they could be caught easier and square-shaped peas to stop them from rolling off your plate. The novel art of Dominic Wilcox was created as a wry look at the advantages and disadvantages of genetically modified foods and the weird and wonderful implications it could have on your diet in the future. The quirky exhibition also poses political issues, like what chemicals could be used in GM foods in the future? And how exactly would a hen go about laying a square-shaped egg? Photo Credits: [mart.trento.it](http://www.mart.trento.it/thefoodprojectclass=FourteenG), [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/genetically-modified-egg-by-dominic-wilcox/class=FourteenG) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Genetically Modified Foods:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating new and unique genetically modified food products. - **Quirky Food Art:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in using art and design to explore the implications and issues around genetically modified foods. - **Food Politics and Ethics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in addressing the political and ethical concerns raised by genetically modified foods. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing new genetically modified food products and exploring unique culinary experiences. - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in using art and design to challenge perceptions and provoke discussions around genetically modified foods. - **Agriculture and Biotechnology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the field of genetics and biotechnology to create and regulate genetically modified foods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Experimental Egg Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-egg-racks.md) - [Speculative Cutlery Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolving-spoon.md) - [Hybrid Meat Vegetable Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leyu-li.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [Urban Egg Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humansized-egg-installation.md) - [AI-Generated Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaudiinspired.md) - [Anamorphic Fuzzy Glowing Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-vases.md) - [Modern Design-Exploring Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratone-chair.md) - [Unconventional Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-miami-2024.md)