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ArtFund, the national UK art fundraising charity, challenged the general public to a competition make the ultimate edible masterpiece representing their favourite works of art or cultural icons in a bid to raise funds for UK museums and galleries, with impressive results.
A strong turnout of edible masterpieces included everything from Anthony Gormley's iconic figures made out of gingerbread to The Ultimate Edible Masterpiece 2015 champion, Â Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel made out of segments of satsumas overlapping on two dishes.
The incredible edible work was subject to serious scrutiny be a panel of expert judges including Great British Bake Off winner, Frances Quinn; chef, restaurateur and journalist, Rowley Leigh; and The Guardian's art critic, Jonathan Jones.Â
Judges praised the winning masterpiece's 'inspiring use of ingredients'. Leigh said, 'What distinguished this entry was imagination – it stood out straight away', while Quinn described it as 'really thinking outside the fruit bowl'. Ten runners up were also selected in the competition.
Have a look at some of the competitors work below or head to ArtFund for the full portfolio.
via ArtFund
If this has captured your imagination take a look at Maria Aristidou's masterpieces on cakes.
