This Japanese Artist Takes Fruit Carving to the Next Level

Love food art and need some inspiration? Then you must see the sculptures of this talented artist from Fukui, Japan. She really takes fruit and vegetable carving to the next level!

Tomoko Sato is a Japanese food artist currently based in Kyoto. She hand-carves gorgeous patterns on ordinary produce. Seeing how beautiful these fruit and vegetable sculptures are, you would probably think they are too skillfully crafted to eat.

This Japanese Artist Takes Fruit Carving to the Next Level

A trip to Thailand back in 2004 made Tomoko fall in love with the traditional Thai carving craft.

Thai fruit carving craft or kae sa luk is a meticulous art that is considered a part of national culture. It requires patience and incredible skills.

Each of Tomoko’s projects is an edible work of art.

In the hands of a skillful craftsman, even an ordinary apple can turn into something amazing.

Here you can see how Tomoko transformed a red turnip into a beautiful sculpture.

Beautiful radishes. They look so fun and festive, don’t they?

A few more gorgeous examples of carved butternut squash.

Tomoko also teaches others the food carving craft in Kyoto and in her hometown of Fukui.

These hand-carved citrus fruits can bring the holiday spirit to anyone.

It is amazing how detailed the patterns on the apples are.

This sculpture proves that Tomoko’s creativity has no boundaries.

Sculptures from fruits which rind contrasts with the inside look even more astonishing.

Did you enjoyed this selection of hand-carved fruits? Then you’ll definitely like our other articles about food art. Leave your comments below!

Lisa

Like many people nowadays, I love to explore new places. My favorite type is slow travelling, when you can really blend in with locals and learn about new cultures and languages. But I think there are also perfect times for enjoying freshly baked pastry, a cup of fragrant coffee, and a good movie in the comfort of your own home. I guess I'm kind of a cultural omnivore, and I watch different types of movies, but the ones about art and food inspire me the most!