# Surrealist Food Compositions Paul Fuentes Recreates Popular Meals Using Everyday Objects By M | Published 2016-02-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-composition References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2016/02/11/surrealistic-and-colorful-compositions-of-daily-objects/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/paulfuentes_design/) Mexican artist Paul Fuentes plays with the viewers perception of reality in his series of food compositions that recreate popular meals and items using a mix of produce as well as everyday objects. Both the food and everyday objects are seamlessly blended to recreate the other, offering a [surrealist look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection) at how consumers perceive the world around them. The compositions are [sculptural designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti) of items such as record players, sandwiches and skateboard ramps that are made using everyday objects as well as food to recreate a seemingly familiar scene and turn it unexpectedly unusual. For example, a hot dog is recreated using a real wiener, lettuce and tomato and a bun made from a sliced football. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Surreal Food Art:** Exploring the use of everyday objects and food to create visually striking and thought-provoking compositions. - **Perception Manipulation:** Challenging viewers' perception of reality by blending familiar objects with unexpected elements. - **Sculptural Food Designs:** Creating unique and playful sculptures by combining food and everyday objects in unconventional ways. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Opportunities for artists and designers to push boundaries and challenge traditional artistic mediums. - **Food and Culinary:** Innovative approaches to food presentation and dining experiences, merging art and gastronomy. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Using surreal food compositions as a captivating and memorable way to promote products and brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Artsy Surrealist Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gohar-world.md) - [Faux Food Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moma-mart.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-collection.md) - [Fruit-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruitinspired-furniture-collection.md)