It seems when Daniele Barresi was a kid, her mother never stopped him from playing with his food! This is probably how he managed to hone his art of carving the eatables – fruits, vegetables, cheeses, soaps and the lot – to perfection.
Jokes apart, this incredible carver is a treat to watch when he is in action. There is magic in his hands that Barresi himself admits by saying, “When I touch my knife, my mind gives up to the heart and transmits directly to the hands, giving different forms to the decorations. It’s like magic.”
Barresi, originally from Italy and now residing in Sydney, Australia, has been acknowledged as one of the greatest carving specialists. He spent the better part of his life as a youngster in a beautiful town in Italy. His inspiration was his surroundings in that local town that fueled his imagination for pursuing carving as an art.
Once introduced to the art of carving, Barresi became passionate about it. He refined his skills and techniques and was soon creating some of the most extraordinary designs. His popularity grew as people started noticing his art.
How does Barresi visualize what he is going to create? According to him, “When I create a new sculpture I always try to convey passion and offer love and smile, because for me every incision is a form of freedom, is a form of art.”
