# Microscopic Food Sculptures (UPDATE) Big Appetites by Christopher Boffoli is Adorable By Kevin Young | Published 2012-06-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-appetite-by-christopher-boffoli References: [starspangle200.org](http://starspangle200.org/big-appetites-christopher-boffoli-creative-food-art-tiny-people/) & [bigappetites.net](http://bigappetites.net) Still-life drawings are usually comprised of a sketch, but Big Appetites by Christopher Boffoli is a new series of [fine art photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) that captures [tiny figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-norkeliunas) toying with food objects. These mini figurines are depicted in a food environment that’s meant to evoke Boffoli’s statement regarding excessive food indulgence in American culture. These [still-life sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures) are taken in a moment of action while dealing with captured crayfish, ice cream cones, Toaster Strudels and more. The titles of each photograph are peculiar and each convey a deeper sense of meaning. For example, the photograph entitled ‘Exotic Pets’ shows a group of tiny men hauling a ‘giant’ crayfish. These references link back to Boffoli’s attempt to portray America’s excessive indulgence when dealing with food. The images show people dealing with an abundance and overflow of food. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 95% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Miniature Figurines:** Opportunity for innovation in creating tiny figurines to be used in photography, advertising, and promotional activities. - **Food Art Photography:** Chance for creative innovation in commercial photography and social media content creation by depicting food in a unique and captivating way. - **Visual Storytelling:** Innovation opportunity in the realm of visual storytelling through staged miniature scenes and using them as a way of communicating larger messages. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to expand their business portfolio by offering their services in food art photography. - **Advertising:** Chance for an advertising agency to incorporate miniature figurines in promotional activities and campaigns for their clients. - **Social Media:** Innovation opportunity for social media content creators to generate unique and interesting visuals for food-related content using miniature sculptures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Realistic Food Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations.md) - [Miniature Baking Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-food.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Architectural Sugar Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-story-of-salt-and-sugar.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [DIY Food Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-from-scratch.md)