Olivia Bonilla is a renowned pop art sculptor, celebrated for her larger-than-life cupcakes, mega gummy bears, and novelty Cowboy Candy collection.
“ I am a first generation, Colombian-American visual artist, working primarily in sculpture. My work depicts the idea of a sugar-coated existence, a reflection of excess and indulgence within popular culture.
The confectionary theme is a vessel to tell a story about nostalgia, satire, and humor. My primary use of unconventional materials are explored through pigmented cement, assemblage, resin and automotive finishes.
Pigmented cement transforms into confectionery “fluff”, resin appears wet to touch and automotive paint replaces traditional sculpture patinas.
I find harmony in complementary colors, color serves as an intuitive connection for themes to exist. Driven by childhood memories and toy culture, I aim to communicate sculptural vignettes of a visual playground.
Olivia Bonilla has a BFA in painting with a minor in sculpture from Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts. She was a featured artist at the 2019-2022 Affordable Art Fair in NYC and has been featured in publications such as Vogue Portugal, House Beautiful, and Traditional Home.
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With over 500 small works to date, and thousands of edited photographs, now it's time to compile my favorites in a publication. Any contributions to this project is very much appreciated!