# Humanized Junk Food Sculptures James Ostrer's Junk Food Art Will Scare You Straight By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-08-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junk-food-art References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3033980/nightmares-really-are-made-of-junk-food?partner=rss) & [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/person/james-ostrer) British artist James Ostrer's latest series, titled 'Wotsit All About,' is comprised of human junk food art. Junk food was little Ostrer's first addition, a troubling consequence of his parent's divorce. Fast food and candy quickly became a crutch and coping mechanism that Ostrer relied on in times of adversity. Besides revisiting his childhood habit, Ostrer creates a literal personification of age-old adage "you are what you eat." He has turned himself (and his willing friends) into [human junk food sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics) with [donut ears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainrot-doughnuts), [candy roll tongues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vandal-gummy-bears) and neon-hued cream cheese. Of the project, Ostrer says,"I've had dreams where these caricatures are telling me how I should live. To me they look like...this sounds a bit harsh, but if someone had poured acid over Tony the Tiger. It's like they're melting." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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's Driving This Trend - **Humanized Food Art:** Creating human sculptures using junk food highlights the relationship between identity and diet. - **Food as Coping Mechanism:** Exploring the use of junk food as a way to cope with emotional challenges brings attention to mental health and well-being. - **Literal Interpretation of 'you Are What You Eat':** Representing the literal transformation of individuals into junk food sculptures raises awareness about the impact of diet on our physical appearance. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Opportunities for artists to use unconventional mediums and approaches to explore social issues and make impactful statements. - **Food and Beverage:** Potential for food companies to examine the psychological and emotional connections people have with their products and develop healthier alternatives. - **Mental Health and Wellness:** Room for innovation in developing coping mechanisms and strategies that promote healthier ways of dealing with emotional challenges. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Architectural Sugar Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-story-of-salt-and-sugar.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Fruit Waste Ink Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-waste-ink.md) - [Candy-Like Colorful Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gele-series.md) - [Street Art-Style Gummy Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolly-rancher-gummies.md) - [QSR-Themed Premium Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litter-and-glamour-collection.md) - [Satirical Popsicle Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-the-rich-popsicles.md)