# Curated Slaughterhouse Photography Meat America by Dominic Episcopo Celebrates Food at its Best By Leslie Chen | Published 2013-02-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meat-america References: [meatamerica](http://meatamerica.com/) & [episcopo](http://www.episcopo.com/) Your parents have probably warned you against playing with your food, but Dominic Episcopo's '[Meat America](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serve-love)' collection makes it look like the only sensible thing to do with what's on your plate. Based in Philadelphia with over 20 years of experience as a photographer, Episcopo captures meats shaped from figures like Abraham Lincoln and Elvis to adorable breakfast creations and anatomically-correct looking hearts. More than just a display of [different slabs of pork and beef](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnea), Meat America is a celebration of the nation's favorite meal-time ingredient. Described as "an eye-opening and artery-closing tour of America’s spirit of entrepreneurship, rebellion and positivity," on the project's [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koji-mycelium-deli-meat) page, the collection defines the culture of the country better than words ever could. Check out Meat America to see how delicious, creative and spell-binding this food category can be. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Food Art:** Exploring the creative and artistic potential of food. - **Culinary Innovation:** Pushing the boundaries of traditional cooking and presentation methods. - **Food Culture Documentation:** Capturing and celebrating the cultural significance of food in different regions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunities to create visually appealing food products and experiences. - **Photography:** Demand for food photographers specializing in unique and creative compositions. - **Art and Design:** Integration of food as a medium in artistic expressions and installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Authentic American Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-team-usa-collection.md) - [Edible Meat Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meat-menu.md) - [Meat-Themed Brand Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-links-meat-retreat.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md) - [Unusual Food Tattoo Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omaha-steak.md) - [Cheesy Macaroni-Infused Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/americana-sausage.md) - [Exclusive Nose-to-Tail Lunches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fridas-field.md) - [Unconventional Foodie Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-magazine.md)