We are no strangers to candy, the appearance, color, shape and other factors of a candy will affect our first impression and taste expectations. A beautifully made, brightly colored candy can often spark our curiosity and appetite, making us crave a taste of it.
This confectionery maker and craftsman from Japan, whose name is Akinobu Tezuka, is known for his unique candy creations. He makes candy into animal sculptures, each of which is so delicate that it will amaze you. These candy animal sculptures are very different from the traditional candy image, and are more like lifelike works of art.
Tezuka Akinobu adheres to the traditional production process, which is made by hand throughout the process, without the help of any modern machinery. He first heats the syrup and stirs it into a sticky paste. Sugar paste is very easy to harden, so it needs to be shaped quickly. He uses a special pair of candy scissors to constantly stretch and shape the candy paste. Finally, he paints the sculptures with specially blended candy colors to make the works more vivid and realistic.
Akinobu Tezuka's creative inspiration is mainly in the animal world. He specializes in making all kinds of animal-shaped sweets, from koi and goldfish to frogs, octopuses, hedgehogs, and more. Among them, frogs, octopuses and hedgehogs are completely incompatible with candy, which is eye-opening.
These realistic candy animal sculptures, where every detail has been carefully designed and crafted, showcases Tezuka's virtuosity and dedication to art. However, these works have also sparked controversy. Some people believe that this candy with no practical value is just to attract attention, while others believe that the pieces have a high artistic value.
Despite the controversy, Akinobu Tezuka remained true to his creative philosophy. He believes that candy is not just food, but also an art form. He hopes that through his works, people can feel the infinite possibilities and charm of art and candy.
The candy maker's candy animal sculptures challenge our conventional wisdom about candy. These works not only showcase Tezuka's virtuosity and pursuit of art, but also provide us with a new perspective on the relationship between art and confectionery.