Olivia Bonilla is an east coast painter and sculptor born in Vermont, currently living in Charleston SC. Bonilla received her BFA in painting, with a minor in sculpture, from Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts studying traditional ideologies. Bonilla continues to focus on unconventional materiality an inventive approach to color theory within sculpture. Cement transforms into the soft and fluffy, Resin to irresistible hard candy. She has participated as a featured artist at the Affordable Art Fair NYC 2019, The Venue Art Hotel in Charleston SC and the Annual City-Wide Open Studios, New Haven CT. in addition to gallery representation Bonilla works with various designers on collaborative projects with features in major publications such as Home Beautiful and Traditional Home. Currently casted for “Making it” a reality TV show with hosts Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman. Artist Statement: I am a sculptor working with cement and resin, creating a contemporary twist on confectionary pop art. Personal nostalgia and indulgence through reference to sweet, toy culture, 80’s and 90’s retro flare. I’m interested in the idea of excess in today’s consumer driven society. Conveying the never-ending cupcake in a “sugar coated” reality. Reflective of a world of over stimulation and re-appropriated ideas. Sprinkled pills, oversized diamonds, toys of an era, splashed with glitter and a wet gloss finish. A combination of glutinous shinny landscapes who reveal childhood colors of cotton candy blue and bubble gum pink. “Art is not about itself but the attention we bring to it” – Marcel Duchamp Care instructions for work:Work should avoid direct exposure to sunlight. Resin will lose its color and can be "Burned by UV light," causing fading over time. Yellowing is also a reaction of direct exposure to UV light. If work becomes dusty, a light dusting with a microfiber cloth or duster should be used. We encourage works that are meant to wall hang be hung and not perched on shelves to ensure safety and integrity of the piece.