# Cabbage Pin-Ups (UPDATE) Artist Ju Duoqi's Vegetable Masterpieces Are Too Beautiful to Eat By Alexander Riley | Published 2010-07-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabbage-creations References: [parisbeijingphotogallery](http://www.parisbeijingphotogallery.com/main/the_fantasies_of_chinese_cabbage.asp) & [parisbeijingphotogallery](http://www.parisbeijingphotogallery.com/main/juduoqiworks.asp) Artist Ju Duoqi has reinterpreted iconic photographs into [edible art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious) using nothing but cabbage. The pin-ups in the art pieces above are made solely of cabbage and are then inserted into a specific backdrop. Duoqi has also created images with [an assortment of vegetables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-games-campaign), once again using iconic pictures as a basis for his inspiration. To say these creations are enamoring would be an understatement, and kudos to Duoqi for finding an [environmentally safe way](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-packaging-concept) to mold masterpieces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Food Artistry:** Food artists can innovate on traditional techniques using non-traditional materials, such as fruits and vegetables. - **Eco-friendly Art:** Artists can incorporate sustainability into their work by using biodegradable materials such as fruits and vegetables. - **Iconic Image Repurposing:** Artists can create innovative pieces by reimagining iconic images using unique materials such as fruits and vegetables. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fine Art:** Fine artists can diversify their portfolios by creating unique pieces using non-traditional materials such as fruits and vegetables. - **Culinary Arts:** Culinary artists can expand their repertoire by incorporating aesthetics into their dishes using unique materials such as fruits and vegetables. - **Sustainability:** The use of biodegradable materials is an opportunity for the sustainability industry to explore new ways to incorporate creative design concepts. ## 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) - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md) - [Avant-Garde Radish Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radish-hat.md) - [Stir-Fry-Ready Napa Cabbages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-cut-napa-cabbage.md) - [Artistic Cup Noodle Lids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-cup-noodle.md) - [AI-Generated Soup Can Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campbells-paintings.md) - [Hybrid Meat Vegetable Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leyu-li.md) - [Traditionally Inspired Vegan Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-dumpling.md)