Dane Stevens with a recently created cake creation. By James Wilson
Art takes many forms. But while a Rembrandt might be a feast for the eyes, it leaves the belly sadly empty. Luckily, we have food art to satisfy both. Luckier still, Dane Stevens of Hillsborough has taken to creating imaginative works of art out of fondant while working at the Gateway Market. For those unaware fondant is a thick sheet-like icing with a consistency similar to play-dough. These properties make it ideal for cutting and sculpting into all manner of shapes.
Despite what might assume from the dessert photos accompanying this article Dane only recently started working with fondant. He found some in the kitchen one day and was allowed to use it.
Art takes many forms. But while a Rembrandt might be a feast for the eyes, it leaves the belly sadly empty. Luckily, we have food art to satisfy both. Luckier still, Dane Stevens of Hillsborough has taken to creating imaginative works of art out of fondant while working at the Gateway Market. For those unaware fondant is a thick sheet-like icing with a consistency similar to play-dough. These properties make it ideal for cutting and sculpting into all manner of shapes.
Despite what might assume from the dessert photos accompanying this article Dane only recently started working with fondant. He found some in the kitchen one day and was allowed to use it.
However, Dane has worked with clay for years to create art and he found the skills of one art form were readily transferable to the other. Dane states that he appreciates Gateway Market giving him the leeway to experiment with new ideas for fondant decorating. When asked if he might pursue baking as a career he stated that he has considered it but doesn’t know where to start. For now, he is just happy to make his creations which he says he gets a great deal of satisfaction from.
Dane Stevens will be going into grade 12 in September and will be working at the Gateway Market throughout the summer.
Dane Stevens will be going into grade 12 in September and will be working at the Gateway Market throughout the summer.
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