# Crafty Meal Sculptures Paper Food by Daniel Carlsten Depicts Different Australian Dishes By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-food-by-daniel-carlsten References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/daniel-carlsten-paper-food/) & [danielcarlsten](http://danielcarlsten.com/paper-foo) Paper Food by Daniel Carlsten, an independent art director and designer based in Stockholm, Sweden, is a crafty series of fake but delicious-looking meals. Utilizing an art form that continues to go strong, this isn't the first time the artist has played with paper to imitate [food](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniel-carlsten). Nevertheless, this time around, he has created it for an editorial. Photographic illustrations for [Platinum Magazine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/broken-coasts), Paper Food by Daniel Carlsten was created for an article on Australian cuisine. From a bottle of red wine to fries in a paper cone, the series is at once realistic and surreal. The images were shot by Patrik Lindell of [American Express](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-dining-partnership) and Hans Johansson. Although simplified, Paper Food by Daniel Carlsten is still full of detail. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Paper Food Art:** Artists can explore the creative potential of paper food sculptures to create visually compelling and realistic food replicas. - **Editorial Photography:** Photographers can experiment with using paper food sculptures in their editorial shoots to add a unique and eye-catching element to their images. - **Food Advertising:** Brands and marketers can leverage paper food sculptures to create visually striking and appetizing advertisements that stand out from the competition. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can embrace paper food sculptures as a new medium for creating stunning and imaginative artwork. - **Photography:** Photography studios and professionals can incorporate paper food sculptures into their portfolio to showcase their creativity and attract potential clients. - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can explore using paper food sculptures in their marketing campaigns to engage and excite customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Realistic Food Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Cardboard-Resembling Illusion Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-cake.md) - [Food-Inspired Brand Imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooking-clases-barcelona-venue.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-collection.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md)