S A R A H I L L E N B E R G E R
artist and designer
Illenberger is always in search of new ways to reinterpret common objects. Read about her creative process in the interviews below and find out about some analogies between her creations and the Renaissance painter Arcimboldo (1526 - 1593).

Saladdress, 2011



“ I try to take something familiar, something that people find an association with, and to turn it into something special”.


New grapes, 2016

New fruits, 2011

New fruits, 2017


Food Faces, 2008

The “food faces” designed by Sarah Illenberger reminded me of the paintings of Giuseppe Arcimboldo (1526-1593).
To learn more about him and his works click on the links below
To read “Bibliography of complete works” click HERE
To read ‘5 most notable paintings” click HERE
To read “15 strange facts about Giuseppe Arcimboldo” click HERE