Michelle Sugar Art Blog

  Michelle is applying finishing touch to her sushi's creation (Photo credit: Simon Jacobs/PinPep) To celebrate World Sushi Day 2024, Michelle, in collaboration with Yutaka, has unveiled a stunning collection of edible portrait sculptures of British celebrities and TV personalities, all made from sushi ingredients. She dedicated approximately 120 hours to sculpt these portraits using sushi rice, konbu, seaweed, roe, and soy sauce for colouring. Her impressive creations include: (excuse the pun): Singer-songwriters: Eelton John and Edamame Sheeran Footballers: Bukayo Saké and Herring Kane This Morning hosts: Alison Salmond and Dermot Roe’Leary British TV host Lorraine Kelpy, made from dash konbu and fukujinzuke Academy Awards winner actor: Benedict Cucumberbatch These remarkable artworks were exhibited in a London gallery as part of the #SushiMe campaign by Yutaka - one of the leading brands of Japanese food ingredients in the UK, inviting Brits to get creative with their food...

  Michelle Wibowo recreated Shrek's home in gingerbread (Photo credit: Simon Jacobs) Celebrating this National Gingerbread Day today, Shrek’s Adventure! London has teamed up with cake artist Michelle Wibowo, baked up something truly Shrektacular. Visitors are in for a sweet treat as Shrek’s iconic swamp will be on display made entirely out of gingerbread. Cake artist Michelle Wibowo has worked over 50 hours to recreate every inch of Shrek’s beloved home, from the rickety welcome sign to the quaint outhouse, all with an irresistibly edible twist. Shrek’s Gingerbread Swamp will be on display at Shrek's Adventure London from June 5th through till June 12th 2024 giving everyone plenty of time to enjoy this one-of-a-kind creation.  (Photo credit: Simon Jacobs)

To mark Birds Eye's 100th anniversary, renowned food artist Michelle Wibowo  has crafted a towering masterpiece using everyone's favourite frozen food brand. This innovative cake proves that deliciousness doesn't have to be sweet, and dinner can be just as visually stunning as dessert. Imagine layers of fluffy potato waffles forming the base, topped with swirls of creamy mashed potato "icing." Bite-sized fish fingers and crispy chicken dippers become playful decorations, while peas and corn add pops of vibrant color. This whimsical creation isn't just a feast for the eyes; it's a playful reminder of the convenience and versatility that Birds Eye has brought to kitchens for a century. Whether you're a busy parent looking for quick meal solutions or a creative cook seeking inspiration, Birds Eye has been there, offering high-quality frozen foods that are both delicious and convenient. So, raise a fork (or a spoon!) to 100 years of Birds Eye! And who know...

  Working with talented team at RobotProof and Special Group USA, Michelle created and decorated a limited Very Grinchmas Gingerbread Kit, crafted exclusively for Uber One members complete with Augmented Reality feature. The Grinch House Michelle is preparing the gingerbread kit for a photoshoot.

  Celebrating the launch of Mortal Kombat 1 Worldwide on the 19th September 2023. We are collaborating with WB Games - UK & Ireland to create this hyper-realistic cake of Lord Liu Kang’s arm performing his famous fatality move from the game! Or should I say Cake-tality! Check out other video game inspired cake creation . @michellesugarart #ad Is it a cake? Celebrating the release of Mortal Kombat 1 #MK1 we are collaborating with @Warner Bros. Games to create this hyper-realistic cake of Lord Liu Kang’s arm performing his famous fatality move from the game! Or should I say Cake-tality! 😁🍰💀 #mortalkombat ♬ Powerful songs like action movie music - Tansa

  Michelle Wibowo recreates an iconic London's Tower Bridge out of 25 kg of sugar as part of the Reductive Art Exhibition by cereal brand Kellogg's. The piece will be on display in London from 8-9th September at gallery@oxo. More information . Metro article 5th September 2023 Press articles: BBC News - Tower Bridge: Sugar sculpture by Sussex artist to go on display. Evening Standard - Tower Bridge sculpture made from 25kg of sugar to go on display

  Celebrating Stuart's 70th birthday, his wife Denise commissioned a fabulous cake in the shape of his favourite luxury watch, the Breitling Superocean Chronometre. The cake was made by Michelle, a talented cake artist who specializes in creating realistic and intricate cakes. She used a variety of materials to create the cake, including fondant, sugarpaste, and edible glitter. She even inserted an actual clock mechanism into the cake so that it would show the correct time! The cake was a huge hit with Stuart and his guests. They were amazed by the detail and craftsmanship of the cake. It was the perfect way to celebrate Stuart's special day.

To celebrate her client's 10th wedding anniversary, Michelle created an amazing cake based on the concept of a butterfly sanctuary. The cake floats on top of a large, illuminated peony flower, from which butterflies emerge. A rotating mechanism at the top, along with fibre optic string lights, adds an element of movement.  The giant peony is approximately 22 inches in diameter, and the entire creation is about 1 meter tall. Michelle says that she was inspired by the client's love of butterflies and their symbolism of new beginnings and transformation.  She wanted to create a cake that was both beautiful and meaningful, and she believes that she achieved this with the Butterfly Sanctuary Cake. The cake was a huge hit with the client and her guests. They were amazed by the intricate details and the delicate beauty of the butterflies. Michelle is proud of the cake and is glad that she could create something so special for a special occasion.

  Imagine stepping into a fairytale where your favorite Disney princess towers over you, not in grandeur, but in frosting and cake! This isn't a scene from a fever dream, but the reality of a gigantic, 2-meter-tall cake creation inspired by the magic of Disney. This culinary titan, weighing in at an impressive 200 kilograms, is no mere sweet treat. It's a masterpiece of engineering and artistry, built from a base of rich chocolate sponge cake, meticulously layered with luscious chocolate buttercream. But the real magic lies in its exterior, adorned with a whopping 30 kilograms of fondant, bringing the chosen princess to life in vibrant sugar-sculpted glory. Creating this colossal confection is no child's play. Imagine the logistics! Transporting this behemoth requires a dedicated van, carefully navigating the cityscape for two hours until it reaches its designated London venue. There, it takes its rightful place atop a custom-made, 1-meter-tall plinth, ready to reign over a...

  To celebrate the release of the record "English-American," Michelle embarked on a delicious journey, channeling her passion for both music and baking. The result? A remarkable edible record player, entirely constructed from decadent chocolate sponge cake. Each tier was meticulously sculpted, capturing the intricate details of a real turntable, from the base to the tonearm. But the magic didn't stop there. Michelle incorporated a rotating mechanism, allowing the sweet turntable to truly come alive. Tiny vinyl records crafted from chocolate graced the platter, their grooves etched with a level of detail that would impress even the most discerning audiophile. But these weren't just eye candy; they were infused with flavors, adding a playful touch to the overall experience. Taking the realism a step further, Michelle ingeniously embedded a Bluetooth speaker within the cake. This allowed the actual "English-American" record to play, filling the air with sweet t...

Hogwarts Castle made out of Gingerbread kit (Image courtesy of: Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products) This Christmas, I've been involved creating a mini Hogwarts Castle out of a Gingerbread kit included in the Wizarding World Holiday Trunk. This project is a collaboration between Wizarding World and Uber Eats  and a bunch of talented team at Robotproof .  Content of the holiday trunk (Image courtesy of: Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products) The Wizarding World Holiday Trunk is only available in the selected US cities and Canada. Sadly it's not sold in the UK. It includes a personalised letter, materials to build and decorate a gingerbread Hogwarts Castle, nine Harry Potter–themed cookies, Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans, a Chocolate Frog, and an interactive AR layer and light-up cake board. Augmented Reality Video

 Emmerdale, one of the long-running British soap operas, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this October with a dramatic teaser trailer incorporating the latest in 3D printing technology, motion-control camera shots and a real cake by Michelle of Michelle Sugar Art. The brief from the art director was to create an edible miniature set of the drama series including the famous Woolpack pub, the woods and many iconic scenes. This giant set was sculpted out of slabs of vanilla sponge cake covered with fondant and then applied colour. To really capture the scene Michelle's got pretty creative by using chocolate flakes for the trees, rice crispies cereals to create texture, and shredded wheat to replicate a stack of hay bales. Michelle uses  shredded wheat to replicate a stack of hay bales Each pebble of the overflowing riverbed was hand painted.   It took Michelle around 150 hours to create the entire cake at her studio. Straight after, this intricate cake had to endure 5 hou...

  Wicked Themed Birthday Cake It's not every day you turn 40, so for Christine's milestone birthday, her friend Michelle knew she had to go above and beyond with a cake that truly captured her personality. And where better to find inspiration than the fantastical world of "Wicked"? Michelle embarked on a journey to Oz, drawing on the iconic imagery of the musical's main stage to craft a showstopping cake that was equal parts whimsical and theatrical. Imagine a Victorian sponge cake meticulously sculpted into the shape of the grand clock tower, its face illuminated by color-changing LED lights, adding an element of magic and mystery. But the clock wasn't alone. Perched atop its peak was a fierce, yet charming, sugar dragon figurine, its scales meticulously crafted and adorned with edible mechanical cogs made from sugar paste. These intricate details hinted at the intricate gears of fate that turn in Oz, mirroring the journey of self-discovery Christine was abou...

As part of its 75th anniversary, BAFTA hosted an evening celebration at its headquarters with a giant cake replicating the historic building which sits at 195 Piccadilly London.  BAFTA Building at night This centrepiece was created by Michelle Wibowo of Michelle Sugar Art where patrons and guests can enjoy a slice of sweet history. Michelle Wibowo is working on BAFTA cake BAFTA 75th Anniversary Cake is illuminated with built-in LED The cake weighs nearly 100 Kgs enough to serve 300-400 guests @michellesugarart As part of its 75th anniversary, BAFTA hosted an evening celebration at its headquarters with a giant cake replicating the historic building which sits at 195 Piccadilly London. This centrepiece was created by Michelle Wibowo of Michelle Sugar Art where patrons and guests can enjoy a slice of sweet history. #michellesugarart #cakeart #cakedecorating #amazingcake #bafta #anniversary #sugarcraft #sugarart #sugarartist #foodart #foodartist ♬ Pretty Please - Dua ...

Normandy Food Tour is coming to Hastings, Windsor, Colchester, Norwich and Canterbury from 28th April to  1st May 2022. These are key towns in southern England that hold particular resonance for Normandy, they all have a Norman cathedral or castle and are within easy reach of transport links to Normandy.  The aim of the tour is to remind people of our shared history with Normandy, showcase Normandy’s amazing food and drink with the local public, and remind people how easy it is to get to the lovely region of Normandy.  The PR team asked Michelle to create a show-stopping Instagrammable moment for this tour. The concept is to recreate the famous Bayeux Tapestry made out of the delicatessen from Normandy such as butter and jams. @michellesugarart Recreating historic Bayeux Tapestry from of butter and jam celebrating festival of food from Normandy in Hastings. ♬ La Vie en rose - Edith Piaf

  I'm working on something a little different today.  Dressing up a famous London Tuktuk in fresh fruits.  In collaboration with Victoria  Pendleton, a former Olympic cyclist champion, to promote a new range of Slimfast Vitality. Michelle Wibowo (Food Artist) & Victoria Pendleton (former Olympic cyclist champion) Press coverage: Hello Magazine - Olympian Victoria Pendleton reveals surprising life change since quitting sport @michellesugarart Decorating Famous London #tuktuk with fresh fruits #tuktukart #foodart #foodartist #michellesugarart #london #foodtiktok #slimfast #vitality #towerbridge #prmarketing ♬ Summer - Instrumental - Devinney

Michelle, a resident of Sussex for over a decade, made headlines when she was featured in the February 2022 issue of Sussex Life Magazine. Keep up with her sweet creations, including a towering 10ft statue of Roald Dahl's BFG and a cake sprinkle recreation of Michelangelo's "The Creation of Adam," by checking out her interviews and following her latest work Download PDF Read the article from Sussex Life Magazine  

  Celebrating Shirley's 60th Birthday, Michelle created this life-size baby orangutan out of sponge cakes for the centrepiece of the party.

  A slice of phone anyone ? Detailed camera work Not only can it be destroyed - it’s also delicious 🎈 Working with creating a delicious Nokia3310 phone. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nokia Mobile UK (@nokiamobileuk)

  Huge Hogwarts cake unveiled at Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone film on 16th November 2021 6 feet wide, 5 feet tall and 100 kg scale model of Hogwarts castle was created by world renowned cake artist Michelle Wibowo of Michelle Sugar Art Cake was donated to One Vision , a local Watford charity fighting food poverty. A spectacular cake depicting Hogwarts Castle has been created by artist and cake sculptor Michelle Wibowo, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone releasing in cinemas. Standing 1.5 metres tall and nearly 2 metres wide and weighing over 100kg, it was no cake walk for Wibowo, who took over six weeks to create the mouth-watering masterpiece, which is even internally illuminated with 30 lights.  Michelle, from West Sussex, unveiled the cake to the delight of local fans who arrived early to Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The M...