I am pretty sure, that most of you must have binged miniature food videos on youtube. If you still donβt know what it is, let me introduce you to it! Originated in Japan, made out of polymer clay or plastic, miniature art found itself in India with some of the best artists. These small food sculptures can get you drooling for something that is not even edible!
What started as an international trend came to India in the best way possible. Now, we get to observe some amazing food sculptures based on desi food. To help make it easier for you, here are 5 artists that create the most tempting miniature art.
SUBBULAKSHMI MUTHURAMAN
This Chennai based artist is a self-taught miniaturist who showcases and sells her miniature items on her Instagram page, Miniature Love, started in 2019. Her friend introduced her to miniatures. She started collecting them from all over the world to build her dollhouse. This led her to eventually try making it on her own. Once she started creating them she thought it was right to also start selling on her Instagram page.
SUDHA AND SNEHA CHANDRANANARAYANAN
Chennai based mother and daughter pair are absolutely killing it with their food miniatures. They not only make sculptures but also keychains and fridge magnets. It all started with a gift of clay dosa from Sudha to her daughter Neha on her birthday. Sudha had always worked with clay but it was later that she and her daughter turned it into an online business. You can even give them custom orders on their Instagram account.
AGNIKA BANERJEE
She decided to quit her job and in December 2017, she launched her miniatures enterprise Agnika Creations online. She focuses on Indian and Bengali cuisines for her miniatures. Agnika is an inspirational entrepreneur whose journey started when she made a cake miniature for her mothers birthday.
AHONA MUKHERJEE
This Bengaluru based Bengali artist is just 19 years old. She started pursuing miniature art as a hobby since 2015. Her hobby is now turned into a small business where she takes a commission for the pieces she creates. Itβs very commendable that she started at such a young age and has come a long way!
SAILEE SAMEL
This Mumbai based artist comes from the tourism industry. Creating a miniature magnet for her brother for Raksha Bandhan was the start of her career. She started trying different designs and how to make detailed miniatures. Her work is extremely realistic, which she also sells on her Instagram account.
Each one of these artists has inspirational stories of creating their hobbies into businesses. Their work speaks for itself. I hope that our recommendations of these stunning artists that create mouth-watering sculptures keep you intrigued!
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