Italian artist and world champion carving designer, Daniele Barresi, has made a name for himself carving exquisite sculptures out of everyday fruits, vegetables, and cheeses. A pastry chef by trade, the Sydney-based artist’s sculptures range in subject from exotic birds to filigree to mythical creatures, but one thing his pieces have in common is their immense creativity. Barresi started carving at the age of 7 and describes his own process as “like magic.” “When I touch my knife, my mind gives up to the heart and transmits directly to the hands, giving different forms to the decorations,” Barresi, 30, wrote for Bored Panda. His delicate carvings—for which he uses knives, scalpels, peelers, and melon ballers—respect the scale and texture of each piece of food, sometimes incorporating skins and stones for depth and contrast. While some retain an edible quality, others appear transformed into timeless art. While the art itself will perish, …