Food Art: Food for the Eyes

“Hallucinogenic Toreador” by Salvador Dali Dali used...

Thu, 17 May 2012 02:01:19 -0400

“Hallucinogenic Toreador” by Salvador Dali

Dali used multiple objects that people were already familiar with and had connotations of and then put them together to create this image.

“Vegetables in a Bowl” or “The Gardener”...

Thu, 17 May 2012 01:57:54 -0400

“Vegetables in a Bowl” or “The Gardener” by Giuseppe Arcimboldo

Giuseppe Arcimboldo was a Renaissance painter, and perhaps the first surrealist artist. His works were rediscovered in the early 20th century and his influence extended to many surrealist artists, including Salvador Dali.

"Creativity is that marvelous capacity to grasp mutually distinct realities and draw a spark from..."

Thu, 17 May 2012 01:50:30 -0400

““Creativity is that marvelous capacity to grasp mutually distinct realities and draw a spark from their juxtaposition.””

- Max Ernst

This piece by Balla Tamas is called “Walk of Life”....

Thu, 17 May 2012 01:49:54 -0400

This piece by Balla Tamas is called “Walk of Life”. He uses the leading lines of the table as well as the rule of thirds to lead the viewer’s eye towards the food processor, where the orange man is also heading. The diagonal lines of the table also create a sense of motion, as if the orange man is just about to take another step.

In “Fruit with Life Experience” by Terry Border, the...

Thu, 17 May 2012 01:43:25 -0400

In “Fruit with Life Experience” by Terry Border, the light background and blur to create depth contrasts greatly with the dark raisin and the black wire used for the arms and legs. The personification of the raisin makes the picture humorous because it uses everyday objects in unexpected ways.

Jason Baalman is an artist who is known for using unconventional...

Thu, 17 May 2012 01:34:15 -0400

Jason Baalman is an artist who is known for using unconventional mediums. In this video he uses different flavors of Cheetos to create a portrait of Rachael Ray, which is reminiscent of the pop art movement.

The nutrition guidelines from 1956 to 1992 consisted of four equal sections- Fruits and vegetables,...

Thu, 17 May 2012 01:15:09 -0400

The nutrition guidelines from 1956 to 1992 consisted of four equal sections- Fruits and vegetables, milk, meat, and grains.

1992-2005

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1992-2005

2005-2011

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2005-2011

2011- present

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2011- present

By using bright lighting and incorporating water into the...

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:58:06 -0400

By using bright lighting and incorporating water into the background, Carl Warner creates a feeling of freshness. The horizontal lines create a stoic and restful environment.

Carl Warner uses classic techniques of landscape, such as the...

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:52:56 -0400

Carl Warner uses classic techniques of landscape, such as the framing by the buildings and leading lines of the path and roofs.

An interview with Carl Warner as he creates one of his...

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:24:16 -0400

An interview with Carl Warner as he creates one of his foodscapes.

Sources

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Baalman, Jason. ” Rachael Ray Cheetos Art : Play with your FOOD! - YouTube .” YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . N.p., n.d. Web. 16 May 2012. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5zoaIGTgxQ>.

Fooducate Blog. “1862 – 2012: A Brief History of Food and Nutrition Labeling |.” Fooducate - Eat a bit better™. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 May 2012. <http://blog.fooducate.com/2008/10/25/1862-2008-a-brief-history-of-food-and-nutrition-labeling/>.

“Giuseppe Arcimboldo Biography.” Giuseppe Arcimboldo The Complete Works. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 May 2012. <www.giuseppe-arcimboldo.org/biography.html >.

Koneru, Santhosh. “Exclusive Interview with Carl Warner | Modern Digital Art | zillionarts.com.” Modern Digital Art | Zillionrts-art, tutorials, architecture, inspirations, fashion, wallpapers,movie, fine arts, workshop, art, interviews, games, 3d, hollywood, magazine, painting, google doodle. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 May 2012. <http://zillionarts.com/exclusive-interview-with-carl-warner/>.

Tamas, Balla. “Balla Tamás fotói.” Balla Tamás fotói. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 May 2012. <http://www.ballatamas.com/kreativ/en_creative.html>.

foodcurated. ” Carl Warner: A Lesson on Playing w/your Food - YouTube .” YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . N.p., n.d. Web. 16 May 2012. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzYPLCs6e_w&feature=related>.