# Cheese Sculptures Eco-Friendly Edible Art By Howard Wu | Published 2008-04-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-cheese-eco-friendly-art References: [fatchancemedia](http://www.fatchancemedia.com/2007/08/cheese-sculpture-becomes-movement.html) & [sarahcheeselady](http://www.sarahcheeselady.com/) The product is environmentally friendly, but it might take a few weeks become truly "green". I'm talking about **[cheese sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowshill-cheese-wedding-cake)**. These time-sensitive art productions can change colour, and maybe even grow hair, depending on how long they are kept. Having never attempted this activity myself, I can't compare cheese to porcelain or clay as an art medium; but one benefit of cheese is that it is more suitable for children, as it is more economical and can be safely consumed, by the non-lactose-intolerant. A cheese sculpture is also more conducive to being enjoyed in the comfort of one's kitchen, rather than in a rented [pottery studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project). The images featured in the gallery are works by [Sarah "The Cheese Lady" Kaufmann](http://www.sarahcheeselady.com). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Art:** The trend of creating art using eco-friendly materials and practices presents opportunities for businesses to create unique and sustainable products. - **Edible Art:** The trend of edible art provides opportunities for businesses to tap into the niche market of food art and create innovative products for events and celebrations. - **Time-sensitive Art:** The trend of creating time-sensitive art, such as cheese sculptures, presents opportunities for businesses to create unique experiences for customers that change and evolve over time. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can tap into the trend of edible art by creating unique and innovative food products that double as art pieces. - **Arts and Crafts:** The arts and crafts industry can create new and innovative materials and tools suitable for creating eco-friendly art. - **Event Planning:** The event planning industry can incorporate the trend of time-sensitive art into events and celebrations, creating unique and memorable experiences for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beeswax Sculptural Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greentree.md) - [Biodegradable Cheese Packagings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfpacking-cheese.md) - [Striking Artisan Cheese Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rinds-roses-collection.md) - [Succulently Brined Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/softripened-goat-cheese.md) - [Carbon-Neutral Cheddar Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ivy-reserves-vintage-cheddar.md) - [Eco-Friendly Beeswax Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beeswax-chess-set.md) - [Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galerie-philia.md) - [Naturally Ripened Plant-Based Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-of-cheese.md) - [Cheese-Branded Gold Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velveeta.md)