# Jewel-encrusted Rotten Fruits Luciana Rondolini Explores the Idea Between Appearance and Reality By Meghan Young | Published 2016-05-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luciana-rondolini References: [visualnews](http://www.visualnews.com/2016/05/20/rotten-fruit-bedazzle-like-artist/) & [lucianarondolini](http://www.lucianarondolini.com/) In today's filter-heavy days where people can turn themselves into pretty much anything they desire, Luciana Rondolini's artworks stand out all the more -- specifically her Tiffany series. In it, she explores the division between appearance and reality by encrusting rotten fruit with sparkling diamonds. It's almost incredible to see how these browning produce are given a second chance at life thanks to the jewels. Luciana Rondolini was inspired by a famous quote in Shakespeare's Hamlet, “Something is rotten in the state of Denmark." Using rotting bananas, apples, oranges, and more, Luciana Rondolini shows that the exterior can often hide a dubious interior, whether in the case of fruits or even people. It's important to be perceptive. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Appearance Vs. Reality Artworks:** The trend of creating artworks that explore the contrast between appearance and reality offers opportunities for artists to disrupt the art world with new and thought-provoking pieces. - **Upcycling and Sustainable Art:** The trend of using discarded materials, like rotten fruits, to create high-end artworks offers opportunities for artists to disrupt the traditional art market with sustainable and environmentally-conscious pieces. - **Luxury Jewelry and Food:** The trend of combining luxury jewelry with food offers opportunities for jewelers to create unique and eye-catching pieces that appeal to food and fashion lovers alike. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Market:** The trend of creating artworks that explore the contrast between appearance and reality offers opportunities for artists to disrupt the art world with new and thought-provoking pieces. - **Sustainable Art:** The trend of using discarded materials, like rotten fruits, to create high-end artworks offers opportunities for artists to disrupt the traditional art market with sustainable and environmentally-conscious pieces. - **Luxury Jewelry Industry:** The trend of combining luxury jewelry with food offers opportunities for jewelers to create unique and eye-catching pieces that appeal to food and fashion lovers alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Bread-Encrusted Gemstone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-collection.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Handcrafted Flower Crown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-flower-crown.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Fruit-Inspired Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-grounds.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Fruit-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruitinspired-furniture-collection.md)