# Miniature Edible Murals Hasan Kale Paints Unbelievable Micro Art on Surfaces of Food By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-06-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-art References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/366549/Intricate-Paintings-Made-On-Incredibly-Tiny-Surfaces-Of-Chocolate-Nuts-Seeds/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/microarthasankale) Hasan Kale, a Turkey-based artist, creates surreal [micro art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-norkeliunas), but in his latest series he expands his intricate skill sets to the food industry. He finds tiny foods like [chocolate, nuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hazelnut-drages) and melon seeds and creates perfect [murals of cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-by-squares) on them. Each time he pushes himself to find smaller surfaces; however, it raises the question: how can one paint a scene on something much smaller than a seed? Somehow this artist does it and transforms everyday food into amazing works of art that illustrate iconic scenes and monuments of his hometown Istanbul. The only downfall of his art, is that each piece can easily be overlooked as a snack -- especially when the canvas happens to be an M & M or Pistachio sliver. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 36% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Micro Art:** Opportunity for artists and designers to explore miniature artistry in various industries, such as fashion and jewelry. - **Food Art:** Disruption in the food industry through the creation of visually stunning and edible artworks. - **Transformative Surfaces:** Innovation in materials and techniques to create miniature canvases on unconventional surfaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists to showcase their skills and creativity in the field of micro art. - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for restaurants, cafes, and event planners to incorporate edible art into their offerings and dining experiences. - **Craft and Hobby:** Opportunity for hobbyists and craft enthusiasts to explore miniature art techniques and creations in various mediums. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fine Art-Covered Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-cacao-artbars.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Painterly Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-paintings-the-art-of-dining.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Miniature Baking Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-food.md) - [Festive Baking Miniatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-food-holiday-series.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Limited Miniature Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-paintings.md)