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My name is Melissa Rachel Black, I’m an artist based in Portland/LA. I’ve been making art with gummi bears for the last 7 years and based on the reactions of passersby to my studio and shows, I think you might also get a huge kick out of them. You can see more on website or Flickr.
Humor, curiosity and childlike exploration play crucial roles in my work. I want viewers to feel welcome to experience it, invited, and appreciated. I don’t want them to feel shut out as if they are missing out on an inside joke. However, I also aim for depth and complexity, allowing the viewer to find deeper meaning beneath their first impression.
Children and adults alike connect with the simple joy of realizing my creations are made out of real gummy bears. This alone, the delight visible in their bodies when that spark ignites is worth the world to me. And should the viewer choose to explore deeper, they might find the connection to current struggles. For example, Gummy Obama is melted. America is in dire straits at the moment, and I think many of us feel deflated, melted, down in the current political atmosphere. I hope it may inspire people to take action.
More info: melissarachelblack.com
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Ok Ha-Neul 8 years ago
this requires an insane amount of self control i would eat all the gummy bears T.T
Melissa Rachel Black (Post author) 8 years ago
Thank you so much! It does take many hours and days :)
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Haajrah Alam 8 years ago
I love the PoP ArT look with Starry Starry Night, it makes me think how good the painting and your art is!
Melissa Rachel Black (Post author) 8 years ago
Ok I may have eaten a few.. Hehe thanks Koko!
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Chris Aarons 8 years ago
It's great to see how many more you've created using this technique! I remember the impact the flag had when seeing it in person, but these others seem to have turned out even better. Keep up the great work!
Melissa Rachel Black (Post author) 8 years ago
thanks chris! i super appreciate it. the flag pictured here is actually version 2.0, because i sold it last month :)
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Jonathan Reyes 8 years ago
Here I was thinking THE SCREAM could only make me ponder, now it also has made me smile. Thank you Mel for the wonderful artwork.
Melissa Rachel Black (Post author) 8 years ago
My pleasure, thanks so much for the kind words Jonathan!
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Derpicorn 8 years ago
This is awesome! Sweet and tasteful! Making art is wonderful when you do it in your own creative way, and yours is well I'll just explain it in emojis 😄😁🤗😸👍👩🏻🎨👑🦄🍀💫🌈🏅🏆🎖🥇🌌🎆🎇🌃🌄💵💰💎🎉🎈🎁
Melissa Rachel Black (Post author) 8 years ago
Haaaha thank you so much! I am honored by your impressive emoji collection :)
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Kendra Dunivent 8 years ago
Do you put anything over the Gummy bears to keep them from ....whatever they do because they're food?
Lara B. 8 years ago
That's amazing, Melissa! You must have an endless amount of patience. Keep up your awesome work!!! x
Melissa Rachel Black (Post author) 8 years ago
Thank you Lara! Patience or insanity.. who really knows ;)
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Kerolos Saleib 8 years ago
So much fun! The one duty the melted gummy bears is so creepy though but so good. Ugh...want gummy bears now!!! Lol
Peri The Nerd 8 years ago
So creative and pretty!! Being the junk food junkie I am I wouldn't be able to control myself from eating them all, haha
Ok Ha-Neul 8 years ago
this requires an insane amount of self control i would eat all the gummy bears T.T
Melissa Rachel Black (Post author) 8 years ago
Thank you so much! It does take many hours and days :)
Load More Replies... Haajrah Alam 8 years ago
I love the PoP ArT look with Starry Starry Night, it makes me think how good the painting and your art is!
Melissa Rachel Black (Post author) 8 years ago
Ok I may have eaten a few.. Hehe thanks Koko!
Load More Replies... Chris Aarons 8 years ago
It's great to see how many more you've created using this technique! I remember the impact the flag had when seeing it in person, but these others seem to have turned out even better. Keep up the great work!
Melissa Rachel Black (Post author) 8 years ago
thanks chris! i super appreciate it. the flag pictured here is actually version 2.0, because i sold it last month :)
Load More Replies... Jonathan Reyes 8 years ago
Here I was thinking THE SCREAM could only make me ponder, now it also has made me smile. Thank you Mel for the wonderful artwork.
Melissa Rachel Black (Post author) 8 years ago
My pleasure, thanks so much for the kind words Jonathan!
Load More Replies... Derpicorn 8 years ago
This is awesome! Sweet and tasteful! Making art is wonderful when you do it in your own creative way, and yours is well I'll just explain it in emojis 😄😁🤗😸👍👩🏻🎨👑🦄🍀💫🌈🏅🏆🎖🥇🌌🎆🎇🌃🌄💵💰💎🎉🎈🎁
Melissa Rachel Black (Post author) 8 years ago
Haaaha thank you so much! I am honored by your impressive emoji collection :)
Load More Replies... Kendra Dunivent 8 years ago
Do you put anything over the Gummy bears to keep them from ....whatever they do because they're food?
Lara B. 8 years ago
That's amazing, Melissa! You must have an endless amount of patience. Keep up your awesome work!!! x
Melissa Rachel Black (Post author) 8 years ago
Thank you Lara! Patience or insanity.. who really knows ;)
Load More Replies... Kerolos Saleib 8 years ago
So much fun! The one duty the melted gummy bears is so creepy though but so good. Ugh...want gummy bears now!!! Lol
Peri The Nerd 8 years ago
So creative and pretty!! Being the junk food junkie I am I wouldn't be able to control myself from eating them all, haha
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