ART YOU CAN EAT – ARTIST CREATES PORTRAITS USING FOOD<br />WITH PIX AND VID<br />By Shuk Yee Tsang<br />From portraits carved into apples to Salvador Dali’s face recreated in ketchup, an artist is turning everyday foods into extraordinary works of art.<br />Kanat Nurtazin, 34, from Astana, Kazakhstan, has gained worldwide attention for his food art, including Home Alone characters made in Nutella, Beyoncé painted in coffee, and even a portrait sculpted from Oreos.<br />He has also created striking images on cheese, as well as portraits formed from baking powder.<br />Kanat explained that each piece begins with an idea and a sketch before he carefully carves or shapes the materials by hand, a process that can take hours or even days.<br />He said: “It’s my way of sharing stories, emotions, and little pieces of myself with the world. I want people to see that even the most ordinary things can be transformed into something meaningful.<br />“I experiment with unusual materials and mix different techniques to show that art has no limits. For me, it’s not just about the final result but about the process itself I really enjoy being fully involved in every stage of creation.<br />“If my work can inspire people to look differently at ordinary things and believe in their own ability to learn, then I feel I’ve achieved something.”<br />END
