# Food-Accessorized Portraiture The Faces and Food Series by Björn Rubingh is Boldly Conceptual By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-06-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bjrn-rubingh References: [walltowatch](http://www.walltowatch.com/view/33602/Faces%20And%20Food) & [ramm-ontwerp.nl](http://www.ramm-ontwerp.nl/) Entitled 'Faces And Food', this conceptual image series is the work of Dutch photographer Björn Rubingh. The talented visual artist covers his models with common food items that resemble a strange second skin. Whether showcasing [dried fruits and spices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosh-food) or [sugary sweet confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opaque-ice-cream), the photographer's models evoke a wide range of emotions that correspond with their chosen food ingredient. The expressive 'Faces And Food' image series by Björn Rubingh displays a marriage of vibrant color hues and textured details that are visually vivid. Drawing their viewer in, these unconventional portraits embrace [non-traditional beauty ideals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spoof-beauty-range) and capture a raw range of emotions and expressions from a diverse group of subjects that differ in age, race and gender. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Alternative Beauty Ideals:** The 'Faces And Food' image series showcases non-traditional beauty ideals and presents an opportunity for cosmetic companies to develop products that appeal to diverse consumers. - **Food-inspired Fashion:** The use of food items as a second skin in the 'Faces And Food' image series inspires fashion designers to explore food-inspired apparel and accessories. - **Emotional Marketing:** The diversified range of emotions captured in the 'Faces And Food' image series underscores an opportunity for marketers to tap into emotional advertising for their products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cosmetics:** The 'Faces And Food' image series presents an opportunity for the cosmetics industry to develop products that cater to diverse consumers and alternative beauty ideals. - **Fashion:** The use of food items as a second skin in the 'Faces And Food' image series inspires fashion designers to explore food-inspired apparel and accessories. - **Marketing and Advertising:** The diversified range of emotions captured in the 'Faces And Food' image series underscores an opportunity for marketers to tap into emotional advertising for their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md) - [Realistic Food Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [Food-Inspired Brand Imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooking-clases-barcelona-venue.md) - [Unconventional Foodie Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-magazine.md) - [Fine Art-Covered Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-cacao-artbars.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Multisensorial Dining Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feeladelphia-by-philadelphia.md)