# Famous Portraits Made of Sushi Ken Kawasumi's "Sunflowers" By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-03-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vincent-van-gogh-ken-kawasumi-sunflowers-sushi References: [news.yahoo](http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/slideshow/photo//080306/481/8634503ce00c4e3b859646ea35fde12a/) Japanese chef Ken Kawasumi shows off his recreation of Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh's Sunflowers series at an event celebrating the release of his book"The most simple way to make [decorative sushi-rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-sushi-rolls)' in Japan". Predictably, Kawasuni's Sunflowers rendition is made entirely of sushi and something tells me this [sushi work of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-paintings-the-art-of-dining) may not fetch the [tens of millions of dollars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-by-chester) van Gogh's art commands. But who knows. **Implications** - In today's society, an effective way to garner the attention of consumers is by using familiar concepts or ideas. Consumers will be immediately drawn to the products with which they are able to share a connection or relate a previous personal experience. Businesses who utilize familiarity will appear as more approachable than other companies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sushi Art:** Creating intricate sushi designs as art showcases the creativity and skill of chefs. - **Cultural Fusion:** Blending different artistic styles, such as sushi and famous paintings, creates a unique and attention-grabbing experience. - **Personalized Cuisine:** Offering customized and personalized food experiences allows consumers to feel a deeper connection with the product. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore innovative ways to present and serve food as a form of creative expression. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can find inspiration in blending different mediums to create unconventional and captivating creations. - **Hospitality and Event Planning:** Hotels, restaurants, and event planners can incorporate sushi art and cultural fusion into their offerings to provide unique dining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bread-Based Sushi Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughmakase.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [Artistic Cup Noodle Lids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-cup-noodle.md) - [Sushi-Inspired 3D-Printed Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-confections.md) - [Museum-Collaborative Streetwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-van-gogh-musum.md) - [Artist-Inspired Flower Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belgiandesigner.md) - [Anime-Series Collaborative Art Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-gogh-museum-1.md) - [Basketball-Themed Floral Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunflower-vessel.md) - [Art-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buildabear-x-van-gogh-museum-sunflowers-bear.md)