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Olivia Bonilla

Dallas Gallery

“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 with 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. Driven by childhood memories and toy culture, I aim to communicate sculptural vignettes of a visual playground.” – Olivia Bonilla

Olivia Bonilla is a Pop Art Sculptor known for her not so edible confectionary representations of nostalgia. Olivia Bonilla received her BFA in painting with a minor in traditional sculpture from Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts. She began her career as an exhibiting artist in 2019 and since has been exhibited nationally at Bill Lowe Gallery and dk Gallery in Atlanta, Anna Sweet Gallery in Key West, and Fabrik Projects in Los Angeles. Bonilla has collaborated with designers, like Vestium NY, Furbish Studios, and The Jealous Curator. Bonilla has been featured in both tv productions and print, including VOGUE Portugal Pink Issue May 2021 and most recently SUBOART international art magazine November 2023. Works have been seen in both HBO series Righteous Gemstones, and Mangolia network, “Keeping up with the Benkos’”. Bonilla is currently represented by Art and Light Gallery in Greenville SC, Miller Gallery in Charleston SC, and Cerulean Gallery in Dallas TX. Currently works are on view at Charleston’s Art hotel The Vendue. A recent highlight, Bonilla had her first solo exhibition titled “Grass is Greener” this past June 2023, showcasing a collection of 57 pieces.

Artists

Olivia Bonilla

Dallas Gallery

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