# Mini Munching Meals Jessica Hlavac Creates Teeny Tiny Foods Out of Clay By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jessica-hlavac References: [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/art-and-design/news/jessica-hlavocs-mini-meals.aspx) & [imsotiny](http://imsotiny.com/) That may look like a regular plate or platter under Jessica Hlavac's food creation, but upon closer inspection, you'll find that it is actually a penny. That's how teeny tiny these [mini meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knorr-mini-meals) are. From [sandwiches to Twinkies to salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-collection-to-go), these meals are definitely intricate [works of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji). Sadly however, as they're made from clay, these yummy-looking pieces aren't edible. Nevertheless, I don't think I could bear the thought of eating these marvelously delicious-looking creations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 - **Miniature Food Art:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create miniature food art for display and aesthetic purposes. - **Creative Clay Crafts:** Opportunity for artisans and crafters to explore clay as a medium for creating intricate works of art. - **Hyperrealistic Sculptures:** Opportunity for sculptors to push the boundaries of realism and create hyperrealistic sculptures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the art and design industry by creating unique and eye-catching miniature food art pieces. - **Craft and Hobby:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the craft and hobby industry by incorporating clay as a medium for creating intricate and detailed crafts. - **Sculpture and Visual Arts:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the sculpture and visual arts industry by exploring hyperrealistic techniques and materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Food Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-from-scratch.md) - [Food Influencer-Inspired Miniature Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-norkeliunas.md) - [Miniature Sub Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worls-smallest-sub.md) - [Festive Baking Miniatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-food-holiday-series.md) - [Realistic Food Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations.md) - [Collectible Fast Food Miniatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lil-mcdonalds-happy-meal.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [PB&J-Inspired Sandwich Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pbj-inspired-sandwich-plates.md) - [Miniature Cooking Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterchef-mini-brands.md)