# Illustrated Legume Art New York Artist Sadi Tekin Tells Stories with Chickpeas By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-02-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sadi-tekin References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/mr-chickpea-friends/7259853) & [saditekin.tumblr](http://saditekin.tumblr.com/) These images from New York artist Sadi Tekin are probably the quirkiest examples of food art I've ever seen. In the series 'Mr. Chickpea and Friends,' a man's face is illustrated on a chickpea. Yes, you read that right. In the images we see the chickpea placed around different areas in New York City in humorous positions and situations. From a green [Kermit the Frog chickpea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-chickpea-hearts) to one who looks quite scared of the prospect of being eaten by a human, this series is slightly strange, yes, but it will also give you a chuckle. Sadi Tenkin is a New York based illustrator and product designer. This is a cute take on the popularization of food art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Food Art:** Exploring unconventional ways of presenting and creating art with food ingredients. - **Humorous Illustrations:** Using humor as a central element in visual storytelling and illustrations. - **Popularization of Food Art:** Increasing interest and acceptance of food art as a legitimate art form. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Opportunities for artists, illustrators, and designers to explore unique mediums and art forms. - **Food and Beverage:** Potential collaborations between food artists, chefs, and restaurants to create visually captivating dining experiences. - **Social Media and Marketing:** Utilizing food art and humorous illustrations to create engaging content and attract audiences on social media platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convenient Chickpea Tempehs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/franklin-farms-2.md) - [Chickpea Protein Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-yogurt.md) - [Boldly Flavored Chickpea Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavored-chickpea-chip.md) - [Nutritious Chickpea Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yofiit.md) - [Chickpea-Based Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-make-from-chickpeas.md) - [Underrepresented Artist Snack Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunchips-art-seen-packaging.md) - [Chickpea Protein Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-protein-toppers.md) - [Chickpea-Based Cheese Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-protein-isolate.md) - [Functional Hummus Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-hummus.md)