Talented prop designer Jessica Dance has teamed up with photographer David Sykes to create a line of deceivingly inedible felt foods that come together to create a variety of popular dishes and meals. The photographs are incredibly realistic making the viewer take a second look to really see that that the items are made of string.
Dance uses dozens of colorful pieces of lambswool and a knitting machine to recreate foods such as cheese, bottles of ketchup, tins of mustard, chocolate bars and more explicitly from fabric. The food items are arranged accordingly to look like a real meal that Sykes then photographs. One meal showcases beans on toast served on a felt plate with fabric cutlery, a cup of coffee, ketchup and brown sauce.
Knitted Felt Foods
Jessica Dance Transforms Popular Foods into Soft Works of Art
Trend Themes
1. Photorealistic Prop Design - Exploring the use of realistic props made from unconventional materials to create visually appealing and unique art pieces.
2. Textile Innovation - Experimenting with different knitting techniques and materials to create intricate and lifelike textile sculptures that mimic everyday objects.
3. Perception Deception - Challenging viewers' perception and blurring the line between reality and art by crafting inedible items that closely resemble edible food.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry can incorporate prop design techniques to create visually stunning installations, advertisements, and set designs.
2. Textile and Fashion - The textile and fashion industry can explore innovative knitting techniques to create unique, textured fabrics and create interactive art pieces.
3. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can take inspiration from the concept of perception deception to create visually appealing packaging and displays that challenge consumer expectations.