# Silverized Meat Illustrations The Taizo Yamamoto Shawarmas Series is Unusual and Quirky By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taizo-yamamoto-shawarmas References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/taizo-yamamoto-shawarmas) & [taizoyamamoto](http://taizoyamamoto.com/work/shawarmas.htm) I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but that doesn't mean I can't appreciate the Taizo Yamamoto Shawarmas illustration series. Brought to you by the same artist that sketched various [shopping carts](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shopping-carts-sketches1), he continues to delve into unusual and quirky subject matter for inspiration. In this case, the Taizo Yamamoto Shawarmas series is strange only because he decided to [silverize](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greyscale-gelato) each [slab of meat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-marbles-meaty-meat). With this unique twist, these pieces are therefore transformed into something completely different from its original forms. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Silverization:** There is an opportunity to explore new and innovative methods of transforming the appearance and texture of various food items through silverization - **Unconventional Illustrations:** There is a growing interest in unconventional illustrations that depict everyday objects in unique and surprising ways - **Exploration of Quirky Subject Matter:** There is an opportunity for artists and designers to experiment with unusual and quirky subject matter for inspiration and creativity ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage industry professionals could experiment with new ways of presenting food items using unique and innovative methods - **Art and Illustration:** There is an opportunity for artists and illustrators to explore new methods of creating unconventional and visually striking illustrations - **Design:** Designers could look to unconventional subject matter to inspire new and creative solutions to traditional design challenges ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Realistic Food Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Plant-Based Protein Shawarmas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redefine-meat-shawarma.md) - [Hybrid Meat Vegetable Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leyu-li.md) - [Artsy Surrealist Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gohar-world.md) - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md)