21-year-old
Qian Wei Cheng, an Automotive Engineering student at Tsinghua
University, recently became an internet celebrity after photos of his
watermelon flesh carvings went viral.
There
are a lot of talented food artists out there who can turn watermelons
into intricate works of art, but most of them use special tools to carve
the tough shell of the fruit, whereas Qian Wei Cheng uses only a spoon
and knife to work on the soft red flesh. Photos of his edible
masterpieces surfaced on major Chinese social sharing sites just a few
days ago, catching the attention of both casual users and news
reporters.
Contacted
by several media outlets, the 21-year-old amateur artist appeared
shocked by all the attention his carvings were getting, especially since
to him they were just a fun way to pass the time when he got bored
doing his homework or studying for his exams. For most of the designs,
Qian just used a spoon, while for the most detailed ones, like the rose
below, he also used a small knife.
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