# Greasy Food Sculptures Chris Von Szombathy's Statuettes are Finger Lickin' Good By Michael Hines | Published 2010-06-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-von-szombathy References: [streetlevel](http://www.streetlevel.com/2010/06/10/delicious-work-from-chris-von-szombathy/) & [chrisvonszombathy](http://www.chrisvonszombathy.com/about.php) Chris Von Szombathy creates amazing food sculptures that look good enough to eat. My food standards aren't very high, so I'd definitely take a bite or two out of some faux french fries. Chris Von Szombathy is a Vancouver-based artist who also dabbles in photo manipulation and music. His sculptures and prints both make a statement about the current way that our society eats. Fake junk food is always better than real junk food. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Food Sculptures:** Innovative artists are using food as a medium for sculpting, creating unique and visually appealing artworks. - **Faux Food:** The trend of realistic-looking fake food is gaining popularity as people opt for healthier choices and seek new forms of artistic expression. - **Statement Art:** Artists are using their works to convey messages about societal eating habits and critique our consumption patterns. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Sculpture:** The art industry can embrace the use of food as a creative medium, opening up new possibilities for artists and collectors alike. - **Food and Beverage:** The food industry can capitalize on the trend of faux food by creating realistic and enticing alternatives that cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Advertisers can collaborate with artists to incorporate food sculptures into promotional campaigns, capturing attention and conveying brand messages in a unique way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [Realistic Food Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Snack-Inspired Large Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetle.md) - [Felt-Made Novelty Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourdon-street-chippy.md) - [Fantasy Sculptural Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-wolston.md) - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md) - [Burger-Themed Slime Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slime-life-cheeseburger-diy-slime-kit.md)