# Epic Banana-Peeled Sculptures This Banana Engraver Creates Anything Out of a Banana Peel By Jennifer Paul | Published 2014-04-04 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-engraver References: [foodbeast](http://www.foodbeast.com/2014/04/01/banana-sculptures/) & [pixiv.net](http://www.pixiv.net/member.php?id=2836714) This banana engraver has taken [sculpting fruit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1) to a whole new level. A 26-year-old engraver named Keisuke Yamada loves bananas and he started engraving them because he was bored. He uses only a fruit spoon and toothpicks to create these unique creations. Initially, he wanted to carve a face on a peeled banana, but then he started expanded his portfolio to other objects and more difficult images. His creations range from objects to animals to popular movie characters and even [anime characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust). He has earned the reputation of "banana syokunin" or "banana craftsman." The banana engraver has even appeared on Japanese variety TV shows showing people his talent. The best part about his crazy creations is that he consumes the bananas once the masterpiece is complete. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Banana Engraving:** The trend of banana engraving offers unique opportunities for artists and creatives to showcase their talent on an unconventional canvas. - **Fruit Sculpting:** The trend of fruit sculpting opens up possibilities for artists to explore their creativity through transforming ordinary fruits into stunning works of art. - **Edible Art:** The trend of creating edible art allows artists to merge culinary skills with artistic expression, offering a new way to appreciate and consume food. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can leverage banana engraving as a unique and visually appealing way to enhance plating and presentation, creating memorable dining experiences. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can embrace fruit sculpting as an innovative form of self-expression that challenges traditional mediums and engages audiences in unexpected ways. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore the concept of edible art as a novel and interactive experience for events, combining culinary arts with entertainment value to captivate audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Peelable Banana Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gummy-banana.md) - [Banana-Inspired Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banannang.md) - [Banana-Inspired Shower Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-banana.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-kipling-banana-slices.md) - [Awareness-Raising Banana Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonfungible-banana.md) - [Banana-Made Luxury Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-4.md) - [Repurposed Wooden Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darren-appiagyei.md) - [Fruit Peel Lip Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-brulee-lip-oil.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md)