Art Toast by Ida Frask: Frida Kahlo, Self Portrait Dedicated to Dr. Eloesser
A friend sent me a link to photos of The Art Toast Project by Norwegian artist Ida Frosk and an interview with her by Tish Wrigley. Assembling fruits and vegetables and other food items, she recreates famous paintings using a slice of bread as her canvas. Ida Frosk has done Van Gogh's Sunflowers, a Jackson Pollack drip painting, Munch's Scream and many more. I was particularly charmed by Frida Kahlo's Self Portrait Dedicated to Dr. Eloesser. It occurred to me that making art toast would be a perfect project to do with kids. Not only would they learn about art, but in the end, they could eat their creations! The possibilities are endless.Ida Frosk was asked about what happens to her projects after they are finished? She says:
I usually eat it! This is not an art project as such, everything is made to be eaten. Seems like a shame perhaps but since it has been documented, there's always the chance to experience it once more - and to share it with others. I particularly enjoyed eating the Monet toast, made with pistachio butter, apples and kiwi - so yummy and beautiful!
