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Masterful Latte Art

This Barista paints Paints a Small Spoon to Create His Latte Art Designs

— June 1, 2017 — Lifestyle
Lee Kang Bin, the owner of Cafe C.Through in Korea has been creating latte art designs so elaborate, people can't believe they're not photo shopped. By painting a small spoon with food coloring, the barista can create elaborate foam designs, also using espresso and chocolate for further detailing.

Lee Kang Bin uses coffee as his medium, recreating famous paintings like Starry Night, or designing portraiture of famous movie characters. The barista, who has received no formal training in the fine arts claims that he "wanted to surpass the limitations of traditional latte art by introducing colors and a wider range of designs." The barista's latte art designs breath life into something mundane, encouraging artists to seek inspiration even in the most basic of places.
Trend Themes
1. Elaborate Latte Art Designs - Opportunity for cafes and coffee shops to differentiate themselves with visually stunning and unique latte art designs created using food coloring and detailing with espresso and chocolate.
2. Blurring Boundaries of Traditional Latte Art - Potential for innovation in the coffee industry by pushing the boundaries of traditional latte art with the use of colors and more intricate designs.
3. Inspiration in Everyday Objects - Opportunity for artists to find inspiration in ordinary objects, like coffee, and explore new ways to create unique and captivating artwork.
Industry Implications
1. Cafes and Coffee Shops - Cafes and coffee shops can leverage elaborate latte art designs to attract customers and create a memorable and Instagrammable experience.
2. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can explore incorporating visually stunning latte art as a way to enhance the overall presentation and appeal of their products.
3. Fine Arts and Design - Artists and designers can draw inspiration from the blurring boundaries of traditional latte art and experiment with incorporating similar techniques into their own work.
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