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Posted on: March 7, 2022

Candy Mama Cupcake by Melissa Sclafani

Five foot wide, very large cupcake with light pink icing

Artist Statement

Candy Mama Cupcake was conceived in admiration and as a feminist response to the large-scale outdoor pop works of artists like Claes Oldenburg making it a great addition to Art on the Street 2022, it is not only its own piece of contemporary sculpture but also as a reference to art history.  Situated in this way, this work can link to other works in the exhibition as a teaching tool of art history and feminist approach to changing and modifying art history. Colorful and bubbly, this piece can't help but to put a smile on viewers’ faces as they pass by!

*The name Candy Mama was created by using my niece’s name in an online cupcake name generator. To the next generation of feminists, may they be strong and fierce!

Photo of Melissa Sclafani 2022 Art on the Street Artist

Artist: Melissa Sclafani from Durango, CO
Location: W. Cannon Street and S. Public Road, NW corner
Materials: Fiberglass Resin, Steel
Price: $5,500
Website: Melissasclafani.com

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