# Micro Meals Paris-Based Artist Stephanie Creates Delicious Detailed Miniature Foods By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2010-04-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-meals References: [blog.urbanoutfitters](http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/petit_plat) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/_sk/) Your mouth will be watering like never before after you view Paris-based artist Stephanie’s micro meals. Her attention to detail is uncanny on all of her [tiny polymer clay food sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji). Her micro meals usually come in the form of calorie rich desserts, but beware, these little [mini replicas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-collection-to-go) are not edible. Take a look through the gallery to see some of Stephanie’s ant-sized creations that range from sushi to ice cream and chocolate cakes. Yum! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 Food Art:** Artists and chefs are creating incredibly detailed miniature foods, offering a glimpse at the intersection of food and art. - **Edible Art:** Chefs are incorporating artistic elements to elevate the presentation and aesthetics of their dishes. - **DIY Miniatures:** Crafters are exploring the art of creating miniature food sculptures with materials like clay and resin. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fine Dining:** Restaurants and chefs are incorporating miniature culinary masterpieces as part of their tasting menus, offering a unique and visually stunning dining experience. - **Art:** Galleries and museums are showcasing miniature food art as part of their exhibits, garnering attention from art enthusiasts and foodies alike. - **Craft and Hobby:** Hobby stores and online shops are featuring miniatures as part of DIY projects and crafts, offering enthusiasts a new medium to explore and create with. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Sub Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worls-smallest-sub.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [DIY Food Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-from-scratch.md) - [Festive Baking Miniatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-food-holiday-series.md) - [Food Influencer-Inspired Miniature Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-norkeliunas.md) - [Collectible Fast Food Miniatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lil-mcdonalds-happy-meal.md) - [Realistic Food Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Bite-Sized Mousse Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-chocolate-mousse-desserts.md)