Song Rattanakosate Finds Ingenious Ways to Create Tiny Food Characters
Christopher Magsambol — October 28, 2015 — Pop Culture
References: instagram & mymodernmet
Interior designer Song Rattanakosate has found incredible ways to create edible art snacks, often creating entire scenes for a meal. These adorable sculptures are both savory and sweet, with different ingredients repurposed as characters or other elements in these food art scenes.
Unlike other food artists that rely on intricacy and detail, many of Rattanakosate's works feature minimal detail and use only a few carefully placed items to create characters. Although many of the scenes created begin as art, these food art snacks are equally delicious when eaten. Through her popular Instagram account @SongSweetSong, these wonderful miniature characters have been shared throughout the world. Some of her most famous scenes include a teddy bear made from toast, a bacon-blanket covering a hard-boiled egg character and an iconic bread-sourced Hello Kitty sculpture made with tomatoes.
Unlike other food artists that rely on intricacy and detail, many of Rattanakosate's works feature minimal detail and use only a few carefully placed items to create characters. Although many of the scenes created begin as art, these food art snacks are equally delicious when eaten. Through her popular Instagram account @SongSweetSong, these wonderful miniature characters have been shared throughout the world. Some of her most famous scenes include a teddy bear made from toast, a bacon-blanket covering a hard-boiled egg character and an iconic bread-sourced Hello Kitty sculpture made with tomatoes.
Trend Themes
1. Edible Art - The trend of creating edible art snacks is on the rise as food artists like Song Rattanakosate find innovative ways to repurpose ingredients as characters and elements in each dish.
2. Minimalist Food Art - The trend of minimalist food art is disrupting the industry, as talented food artists like Rattanakosate utilize minimal detail and carefully placed items to create character and impact in their work.
3. Social Media Food Art - The rise of social media platforms like Instagram has turned food art into a new form of entertainment with consumers seeking out artists like Song Rattanakosate to showcase and share their edible creations online.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can explore the idea of creating edible art snacks that combine both art and taste to create a unique dining experience for customers.
2. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can use edible art as a way to create memorable experiences for guests by incorporating them into events, special occasions, or hotel room amenities.
3. Social Media Marketing - Social media marketing can take advantage of the trend of social media food art by partnering with popular food artists like Song Rattanakosate to create viral campaigns that showcase their brand and product in a fun and visually appealing way.
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