# Tortilla Art When Food Becomes Expression By Juan Carlos Bonilla | Published 2007-03-30 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortilla-art-sells-like-hotcakesthe-latest-mexican-art References: [today.reuters](http://today.reuters.com/News/ArticleBlog.aspx?type=entertainmentNews&w1=B7ovpm21IaDoL40ZFnNfGe&w2=B98K91vD3DOpBfHFgSYFOC7&src=blogBurst_entertainmentNews&bbPostId=B70KoX6PLpUxCzCdsAPGfPiHUBALYwWhSH92) & [joebravo.net](http://www.joebravo.net/) Joe Bravo has become quite well known for his innovative use of tortillas as a ground for traditional painting. Here's what he has to say about his works: "I use the Tortilla as a Canvas because it is an integral part of the [Hispanic Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hispanic-heritage-month) and my heritage. For the subject matter of my tortilla paintings, I use imagery that is representative of Latinos, conveying their hopes, art, beliefs and history. As the tortilla has given us life, I give it new life by using it as an art medium." . When somebody has inspiration the art can be developed in anything, here we have a [Food Art expression](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-paintings-the-art-of-dining) with a mystical beauty, heritage and proud, the colorful result in this original paints its something that you have to enjoy. Check out this Web Site and you will find a different way to express art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Food Art:** Opportunity to explore food as a creative medium for artistic expressions and experiences. - **Cultural Representation:** Innovation in using traditional cultural symbols and heritage to convey messages through art. - **Unconventional Canvas:** Exploration of non-traditional surfaces and materials for creating unique artwork. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Possibility for restaurants or food brands to collaborate with artists to create food-inspired art installations or packaging designs. - **Art and Design:** Potential for artists and designers to incorporate cultural and heritage elements into their works, utilizing unconventional mediums. - **Craft and DIY:** Opportunity for crafters and hobbyists to explore new ways of creating art by experimenting with alternative canvases and materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tortilla Throw Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortilla-throw-blanket.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces.md) - [Mexican Artist Tequila Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gonzalo-lebrija.md) - [Cactus-Forward Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-arte-sano.md) - [Egg-Based Spanish Tortillas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortilla-espaola.md) - [Homemade Tortilla Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortilla-starter-kit.md) - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md) - [Revived Mid-Century Serveware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortugaware.md) - [Painterly Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-paintings-the-art-of-dining.md)