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One of the most common questions regarding aesthetics is 'what things count as art?' To Adam Hillman (previously here), the answer to this question is as broad as it is narrow. Adam arranges everyday objects into dynamic patterns to subvert their traditional use and redefine them as tools for artistic innovation.

"I grew up fascinated with art history, so it seemed natural to want to create my own art," he told Bored Panda. "Instead of traditional painting and sculpture, I wanted to use materials that reflected the time I live in, which is why I use everyday objects."

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Food is arguably his most common choice. "Unlike more permanent mediums, food is transitory, and can only be preserved through methods such as photography," Adam explained. "Because I use Instagram account as my way of exposing my work to a larger audience, I use food because it is something that is unique to photography because it can only be experienced through reproduction, unlike painting or sculpture which are better experienced in person and can be bought and sold as an object."

"Likewise, unlike mediums designated as high art, food art can be more readily understood and enjoyed by everyone, making it a more democratic option."

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    "As we live in a time dominated by widespread food-based advertising, I think food art is becoming especially relevant. Rather than seeing grocery stores as merely a means of sustenance, it redefines these seemingly utilitarian stores as areas of artistic possibility, making viewers more perceptive to the aesthetic possibilities of everyday things that they would normally take for granted."

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    Annabell
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope you invited all of your Friends to drink the coffee after making the photo. Same with all the tasty fruits and sweets in the other pictures.

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK, so when I eat M&M's it take one of each color and put them aside and eat them last. Since I was a wee little tyke.

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    Koalamonster
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Showcasing the lovely colors that nature can make while giving the contrast that can be found on/in the same items- it's weirdly beautiful. And seriously such clean lines.

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The symmetry that these images have is amazing. Really impressive.

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These all get eaten at some point, right? I hope all this great produce doesn't go to waste!

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    Monika Soffronow
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Round or square, soft chocolate or hard metal, monochrome brown or multicoloured? My brain answers: yes. (Please, someone help me, quick!) :-)

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really need to try a saltine cracker dipped in chocolate now.. I'd not have the self discipline to work on projects/art like these at all.

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The letters are all placed in the same direction… Impressive!

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Any idea if this is an actual cookie type with the multiple flavored filling? Asking for a friend...

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With a square piece of metal or something the same size as the white squares covering the white and leaving the black exposed,then you use a blow torch

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    1) Jelly Bellies are the best. 2) This is beautiful. 3) If I tried to do something like this, it'd be worse than what a 3 year old would do. :(

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With the shaping and cut of the fruit, my mind keeps seeing it as a Pac Man game lol

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These would be lovely tea sandwiches for a shower or such. Though I'm sure not all would taste all that great.

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ah, here's the original spiral stack. this is what was used to make #5, only mirrored!

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