# Banana Boats Jacob Dahlstrup Creates Vessels Out of Real Fruit By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacob-dahlstrup References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/08/16/jacob-dahlstrups-banana-boats/) & [jacobdahlstrup](http://www.jacobdahlstrup.com/gallery_334418.html) I've heard of banana boats before, but Jacob Dahlstrup's 'Banana Schooner' is not what I envisioned. It's not at all like the beach resort version, which you can ride to your heart's content. Dahlstrup's banana boats are actually made from [real bananas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banagua). Including cute, [mini pirate vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funamori-platter-set), Jacob Dahlstrup's work is currently being displayed at the Shoreditch Town Hall in London. I wonder how often he has to change the bananas before they become rotten! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fruit-based Art:** Opportunity to explore creative ways to incorporate natural materials into art and design. - **Edible Sculptures:** Disruptive potential for creating unique and temporary sculptures using perishable materials. - **Sustainable Art:** Opportunity to promote eco-friendly art and showcase the beauty of natural resources. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Innovative artists and designers can explore new mediums and materials for their creations. - **Event and Exhibition:** Event organizers can incorporate unique and interactive experiences using perishable materials. - **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants and food businesses can showcase their culinary skills through edible sculptures and food art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Physically Looped Canal Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looptheloop-boat.md) - [Chocolate-Dipped Banana Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolatedipped-banana.md) - [Fruit-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruitinspired-furniture-collection.md) - [Display-Centric Dynamic Fruit Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit.md) - [Repurposed Wooden Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darren-appiagyei.md) - [Banana-Inspired Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banannang.md) - [Asian Watercraft-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sampan.md) - [Collaborative American-France Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-x-jacquemus-la-bateau.md)