# Sugary Sweet Celebs These Jason Mecier Celebrity Candy Portraits Look Good Enough to Eat By JDurhamII | Published 2011-03-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jason-meciers-cany-portraits References: [ifitshipitshere.blogspot](http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2011/03/red-vines-candy-junk-become-celebrity.html) & [jasonmecier](http://www.jasonmecier.com/candy.html) Using everything from red vines to black licorice, Jason Mecier created these featured [celebrity candy portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jennie-x-haribo-ruby-hearts). In the past, Jason Mecier has created celeb mosaics from junk and clothes, and now, he has created these pieces of [candy pop art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ed-ruscha-x-andsons) to add to his portrait collection. Some celebrities are already sexy enough to drool over, but this is where your sweet tooth and eye for innovative and creative art can really be satisfied. Priding himself on authentic handmade and invaluable materials, Jason Mecier is a notable man who uses no gimmicks and has been creating these ultra unique pieces since he was young. Mecier's works have gained international attention and have been featured in magazines as well as prestigious art galleries. You can even purchase his works, but these unique pieces start at about $1,500. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Celebrity Candy Portraits:** Creating celebrity portraits using candy materials presents an opportunity to combine art and confectionery in a unique and innovative way. - **Candy Pop Art:** Exploring the intersection of pop art and candy creates an opportunity to tap into the nostalgia and playfulness associated with both. - **Handmade Artwork:** The emphasis on authentic handmade materials in creating artwork opens up disruptive innovation opportunities to showcase craftsmanship in unconventional mediums. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore the use of candy materials to create eye-catching and whimsical pieces, attracting a new audience and redefining traditional artistic mediums. - **Confectionery:** The confectionery industry can collaborate with artists and designers to create candy materials specifically tailored for artistic purposes, expanding their product offerings and targeting art enthusiasts. - **Collectibles and Fine Art:** The collectibles and fine art industry can embrace the concept of candy-themed artworks, offering unique and one-of-a-kind pieces that appeal to collectors seeking unconventional and innovative art forms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hollywood Candy Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-candy-capsules.md) - [Candy-Like Colorful Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gele-series.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Precisely Made Edible Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-airpods.md) - [Confectionary Graffiti Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolly-rancher-gummie.md) - [Pop Culture Candy Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/album-art-packaging.md) - [Street Art-Style Gummy Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolly-rancher-gummies.md) - [Fine Art-Covered Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-cacao-artbars.md) - [Crystal Seaweed Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/misaky-tokyo.md)