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Laurence Jenkell — Bon Bon - American flag candy
Laurence Jenkell

Bon Bon - American flag candy

2011

A vibrant and playful sculpture by Laurence Jenkell, this work transforms the iconic American flag into a shimmering, oversized candy wrapper, rendered in polyester and glitter paint on an aluminium base. Part of Jenkell's celebrated "Wrapping" series, the piece merges pop art sensibility with a sense of festive indulgence, inviting viewers to reconsider national symbols through a lighthearted and whimsical lens. The sparkling surface and bold patriotic colors create a striking visual dialogue between consumer culture and collective identity.

Medium
polyester and glitter paint on aluminium base

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 4, 2018

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Laurence Jenkell, Bon Bon - American flag candy, 2011

A vibrant and playful sculpture by Laurence Jenkell, this work transforms the iconic American flag into a shimmering, oversized candy wrapper, rendered in polyester and glitter paint on an aluminium base. Part of Jenkell's celebrated "Wrapping" series, the piece merges pop art sensibility with a sense of festive indulgence, inviting viewers to reconsider national symbols through a lighthearted and whimsical lens. The sparkling surface and bold patriotic colors create a striking visual dialogue between consumer culture and collective identity.

Medium
polyester and glitter paint on aluminium base
Year
2011
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Patriotic Theme, Sculpture, Mixed Media, French Artist, Glitter Medium, American Flag, Pop Art, Figurative Art, Contemporary Art, Candy Series, Metallic Colors, Playful Mood

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