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Food Play

Abstract foodtography points to a lighthearted approach to eating

Implications - We should all take our food less seriously, according to those artists who are creating fun food photography. Bridging the gap between the more somber channels of culinary plating and modern art, this whimsically uninhibited approach to cuisine signifies a shift in our feelings toward food, in which rationing has ended with the recession and eating should be free of diet implications.
Trend Themes
1. Whimsical Food Photography - Food photography is becoming a form of art in its own right, as foodies take to blogs to provide everyday consumers with recipes and restaurant reviews that encourage experimentation with flavors and aesthetics of food.
2. Food Personification - Bent Objects by Terry Border and other artists playfully personify food, potentially signalling a broader trend in the food industry for making everyday food products more unique and interesting for consumers.
3. Playful Foodtography - Stephanie Gonot's playful foodtography could signify a need for brands to embrace a more light-hearted approach to their marketing campaigns and branding strategies.
Industry Implications
1. Food & Beverage - The food industry could harness the trend of playful foodtography and whimsical food photography to create unique and playful packaging for everyday food products.
2. Art & Design - Artists and designers could explore the trend of food personification to create innovative product designs that create connections between consumers and everyday food items.
3. Marketing & Advertising - Marketing and advertising professionals could leverage playful foodtography and the trend of whimsical food photography to create more engaging and entertaining campaigns that capture the attention of consumers.
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Featured Examples

Dinner Plate Portraits
Dinner Plate Portraits
Photographer Marcel Van Der Vlugt Puts Food on Faces
If you are hungry right now, you may want to wait until you eat before looking at these Marcel van der Vlugt photographs. Why? Because Marcel van der Vlugt uses models' faces as dinner plates, covering… MORE
Whimsical Food Photography
Whimsical Food Photography
Sarah Illenberger Captures Food as Familiar Objects
German artist Sarah Illenberger has a series of posters dedicated to making food appear as recognizable objects. Illenberger chooses familiar motifs and objects and recreates them using fruits and vegetables.… MORE
Erotic Edible Stills
Erotic Edible Stills
The Succulent Brandon Showers Food Photography Will Seduce
Brandon Showers’ food photography sure stirs a craving. Working in the beauty industry with a hand in advertising, the artist has an impressive client list and a conspicuous portfolio that includes dramatic… MORE
Playful Foodtography
Playful Foodtography
Stephanie Gonot Like to Play With Her Food and Snap Pictures Too
It appears as though Los Angeles-based photographer Stephanie Gonot was never taught not to play with her food. Her photographs are quirky and playful, ranging from eye-covering cookies to lollipop clusters.… MORE
Implausible Food Photography
Implausible Food Photography
Ryan Matthew Smith Captures Crisp and Colorful Images
Ryan Matthew Smith's food photography is simply phenomenal. Crisp, colorful and completely unique, I don't think I've ever stumbled upon anything like it. The images in the gallery above will be part… MORE
play_circle_filledEdible Personified Art (UPDATE)
Edible Personified Art (UPDATE)
Bent Objects by Terry Border Gives Food Feet and Feelings
It's incredible how inanimate objects can seem to come to life, as depicted in Bent Objects by Terry Border. The self-proclaimed "arteest" has a knack for warping wires that become livings limbs for fruits,… MORE
Junk Food Anatomy
Junk Food Anatomy
The French Fries Skull Demonstrates Skill and Restraint
Although the french fries at McDonalds are probably my favorite part of the meal, someone was able to put a damper on their cravings and appetite long enough to construct this amazing french fries skull.… MORE

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