Dan Cretu Transforms Colorful Food into Playful, Edible Sculptures

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These quirky sculptures from Dan Cretu are crafted entirely out of food to resemble the most average of household objects. The result? A colorful array of photographs from the visual artist and photographer that experiment with edible tidbits, them into

Food Photography by Dan Cretu

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These quirky sculptures from Dan Cretu are crafted entirely out of food to resemble the most average of household objects. The result? A colorful array of photographs from the visual artist and photographer that experiment with edible tidbits, transforming them into a camera, a football, and even a mini bicycle! By playing with food, Cretu adapts some of the most common fruits and veggies and gives them a new form, making even an orange sneaker look tasty enough to eat.

We are used to seeing food being used in contemporary art.

Food Photography by Dan Cretu

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We are used to seeing food being used in contemporary art.

This bright series of images are pretty iconic.

Food Photography by Dan Cretu

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This bright series of images are pretty iconic.

The sculptures create a fun and often fruity alternative to everyday objects.

Food Photography by Dan Cretu

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The sculptures create a fun and often fruity alternative to everyday objects.

He combines a mixture of different foods within one sculpture.

Food Photography by Dan Cretu

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He combines a mixture of different foods within one sculpture.

Cretu's work is created from a wide range of food.

Food Photography by Dan Cretu

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Cretu's work is created from a wide range of food.

Made out of food the objects are obviously no longer useful, like this redundant football made from seeds.

Food Photography by Dan Cretu

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Made out of food the objects are obviously no longer useful, like this redundant football made from seeds.

This orange sneaker is a realistic design.

Food Photography by Dan Cretu

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This orange sneaker is a realistic design.

Take a look at Cretu's facebook page for more information and images of the colorful works.

Food Photography by Dan Cretu

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Take a look at Cretu's facebook page for more information and images of the colorful works.

Dan Cretu Transforms Colorful Food into Playful, Edible Sculptures

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