'Strange Fruit' Depicts Fruit Undercover as Everyday Objects
Tia Clarke — January 19, 2013 — Art & Design
References: designboom & sarahillenberger
This collection of images by German art director Sarah Illenberger is the ultimate example of quirky food art.
The project entitled 'Strange Fruits' sees Illenberger re-imagine the classic Chanel lipstick with a bright orange carrot, a rubik's cube made from a cocktail of fruits, and an apple coated with human hair. Other images in the series include a beetroot handcrafted as precious diamonds, a laced-up banana and an aubergine with a wooden inside. Sarah Illenberger works from her Berlin studio and contributes work to a number of magazine editorials.
The fun pictures are sure to put a smile on your face, and these images look good enough to eat!
Photo Credits: sarahillenberger, designboom
The project entitled 'Strange Fruits' sees Illenberger re-imagine the classic Chanel lipstick with a bright orange carrot, a rubik's cube made from a cocktail of fruits, and an apple coated with human hair. Other images in the series include a beetroot handcrafted as precious diamonds, a laced-up banana and an aubergine with a wooden inside. Sarah Illenberger works from her Berlin studio and contributes work to a number of magazine editorials.
The fun pictures are sure to put a smile on your face, and these images look good enough to eat!
Photo Credits: sarahillenberger, designboom
Trend Themes
1. Quirky Food Art - There is an opportunity to create unique and playful food art by disguising fruits as everyday objects.
2. Creative Food Photography - Exploring new ways to photograph food by incorporating unexpected elements and compositions can create visually stunning images.
3. Innovative Food Design - Designing food items that resemble everyday objects can add an element of surprise and delight to the dining experience.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Artists and designers can incorporate fruit as a medium for creative expression, pushing the boundaries of traditional food photography and design.
2. Food and Beverage - Restaurants and food brands can utilize quirky food art techniques to create visually appealing menu items and marketing materials.
3. Photography and Visual Arts - Photographers and visual artists can experiment with unconventional approaches to food photography, drawing inspiration from this unique fruit disguised photography project.
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