romero britto

laurence jenkell

Born in Recife, Brazil, in 1963, Romero Britto is a self-taught artist who combines influences from cubism, pop art and graffiti into his

vibrant artworks.

In 1983, Britto travelled to Europe to examine firsthand the Art of the masters. He decided to move to Miami in 1988 and emerged as an international artist. The following year, he was selected alongside Andy Warhol and Keith Haring for Absolut Vodka’s “Absolut Art” campaign. Britto’s pop sensibility has since driven him to many collaborations with international brands such as Audi or Disney.

The New York Times describes its iconic style as combination of Matisse and Picasso’s works into “warmth, optimism and love”.

Britto’s works have been exhibited in galleries and museums in over 100 countries, including the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris in 2008 and 2010. He has also created public art installations for Hyde Park (Lon-don), the O2 Dome (Berlin) and the John F. Kennedy Airport (New York).

Spring Enamel painted wood and lacquer, edition of 10041 x 46 x 17 cm - 16 x 18 x 6.5 in.

For youEnamel on aluminium, edition of 100027 x 35 x 12 cm - 10.6 x 13.8 x 4.7 in.

KissesAcrylic on canvas

76,2 x 101,6 cm - 30 x 40 in.

Boy OwlAcrylic on canvas122 x 91,5 cm - 48 x 36 in.

The PetAcrylic on board

69 x 51 cm - 27.2 x 20 in.

SummerSerigraph on Gesso, edition of 12874 x 74 cm - 29.1 x 29.1 in.

Big HugEnamel painted wood and lacquer, edition of 100

46 x 42 x 38 cm - 18 x 16.5 x 15 in.

SleepAcrylic on canvas76,2 x 101,6 cm - 30 x 40 in.

Flower Pot (monumental)Enamel painted wood and lacquer, edition of 48245 x 154 x 41 cm - 96.5 x 60.6 x 16.1 in.

Happy (flowers)Acrylic on board

76,2 x 101,6 cm - 30 x 40 in.

Untitled (Mother and Son)Acrylic on canvas183 x 183 cm - 72 x 72 in.

RoyaltyEnamel painted wood and lacquer, edition of 128

63,5 x 38 x 28 cm - 25 x 15 x 11 in.

Out ThereAcrylic on board

51 x 69 cm - 20 x 27.2 in.

SqueakiAcrylic on iron, edition of 111023 x 16 x 1,5 cm - 9.1 x 6.3 x 0.6 in.

Untitled (Boy and Poodle)Acrylic on canvas

46 x 61 cm - 18.1 x 24 in.

Dance with meAcrylic on board 51 x 69 cm - 20 x 27.2 in.

Hollywood RomanceGiclee on canvas76 x 101,5 cm - 30 x 40 in.

Born in Bourges, France, in 1965, Laurence Jenkell is renowned internationally for her candy sculptures. She studied at the École

des Beaux-Arts in Cannes, painting composites, landscapes and por-traits. Later, freed from the academic life, Jenkell found inspiration in fashion and industrial design, successfully integrating contemporary consumerism and industrial images and patterns into her work.

Her candy sculptures, named “Bonbons wrapping” after the distortion the medium undergoes in her hands, remind us of the work of American pop artist Claes Oldenburg (1929-).

As a result of her studying of colour for so many years, Jenkell now masters a large range of bright, splendid and acidulous shades. Her work is twisted, lined and smoothly trimmed: transforming itself into new textures and forms.

Her work has been purchased by private collectors in France and across Europe and is on display at the Coca-Cola Museum, Atlanta, USA and the Beijing Sunshine Museum in China. Additionally, her works have also been exhibited in public and private exhibitions over the world. In 2011, she exhibited a collection of candy sculptures representing country flags in Cannes on the occasion of the G20 Summit.

Bonbon CariocaPainted plexiglas, unique pieceH: 200 cm - 78.7 in.

Bonbon Lemon JuicePainted plexiglas, unique pieceH: 40 cm - 15.7 in.

Bonbon FauvismePainted plexiglas, unique piece

H: 40 cm - 15.7 in.

Bonbon Le Drapeau InconnuPainted plexiglas, unique pieceH: 80 cm - 31.5 in.

Bonbon Tourbillon de CouleursPainted plexiglas, unique piece

H: 80 cm - 31.5 in.

Bonbon Plume d’ApachePainted plexiglas, unique piece

H: 80 cm - 31.5 in.

Bonbon IriséPainted plexiglas, unique pieceH: 80 cm - 31.5 in.

Bonbon Chromo-RéglissePainted plexiglas, unique pieceH: 80 cm - 31.5 in.

Bonbon FuchsiaPainted plexiglas, unique pieceH: 80 cm - 31.5 in.

Bonbon Désir de FeuPainted plexiglas, unique pieceH: 40 cm - 15.7 in.

Bonbon TonicPainted plexiglas, unique pieceH: 40 cm - 15.7 in.

Bonbon IndePainted plexiglas, unique pieceH: 80 cm - 31.5 in.

Bonbon QatarPainted plexiglas, unique pieceH: 80 cm - 31.5 in.

Bonbon AfricaPainted plexiglas, unique piece

H: 40 cm - 15.7 in.

Bonbon Mr. Mad in yellowPainted plexiglas, unique piece

H: 40 cm - 15.7 in.

Bonbon Pêche MelbaPainted plexiglas, unique pieceH: 80 cm - 31.5 in.

Bonbon IranPainted plexiglas, unique pieceH: 80 cm - 31.5 in.

Bonbon Dragon rouge et vertPainted plexiglas, unique pieceH: 80 cm - 31.5 in.

Bonbon Russe FaucillePainted plexiglas, unique pieceH: 80 cm - 31.5 in.

Bonbon DentellesPainted plexiglas, unique pieceH: 80 cm - 31.5 in.

Bonbon Bora BoraPainted plexiglas, unique pieceH: 80 cm - 31.5 in.

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