This, from Flavourwire: "Luigi Benedicenti “extreme realism” lends itself beautifully to his oeuvre of decadent desserts — vibrant and succulent Italian pastries and other treats that look remarkably edible. "
* Blinks *
* Rubs eyes. *
Truly unbelievable.
This, from The Albemarle Gallery's (where he exhibits) Bio: " Luigi is a son of our times and as such he uses all the technical means at his disposal. The strong artificial lights utilized during the early stages of his paintings allow him to get the essence of the subject depicted and convey the same sensorial feelings that the object would produce in real life. Benedicenti’s style – clear, immediate, shiny of multicoloured reflections – is the result of years of intense study and tireless practice."
Painting hyper-realist images of pastry, is, I think, a very worthy use of a prodigious talent.
Contemporary Caravaggio.
See more at Flavourwire or via the Albermarle Gallery website.
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Spectacular. I feel like he should make a mistake in the corner just so that we know its not a photo. Or else he should make a way that when you look at the paintings and say “cellulite” three times, the dessert jumps out of the frame and onto your plate.
THESE ARE PAINTINGS?!?! F*ck. This. Guy. (A) for having this much talent, and (B) for making me HONNNNGRYYY.