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Mixed media, wall hanging sculpture, on wood panel
21”x9”
Artist Statement: “Strawberry Shortcake Dolls were one of my favorite toys growing up in the 80s. Many days were spent with my friends debating which one smelled best and fighting over who got to play with which doll. To this very day I still refer to candles and perfumes smelling like, Strawberry Shortcake, Baby Apricot or Orange Blossom. Strawberry Shortcake is the original character so for this show I decided to pick the doll that started it all. The sculpture design represents both current day and the sweet memories of a childhood long gone.”
Rebecca Uriarte is a self-taught mixed media artist whose sculptural works transform the art of cake decorating into lasting works of art. After decades creating elaborate cakes in bakeries, she shifted from edible creations to permanent sculptures using foam, spackling, clay, paint, paper, plastic, and crystals. Inspired by her travels and the ornate details of historic architecture, Uriarte reimagines decorative motifs as whimsical, feminine sculptures adorned with pearls, flowers and delicate embellishments. Her award-winning work has been exhibited in galleries, inviting viewers into a world where ornament, memory, and imagination come together.
Mixed media, wall hanging sculpture, on wood panel
21”x9”
Artist Statement: “Strawberry Shortcake Dolls were one of my favorite toys growing up in the 80s. Many days were spent with my friends debating which one smelled best and fighting over who got to play with which doll. To this very day I still refer to candles and perfumes smelling like, Strawberry Shortcake, Baby Apricot or Orange Blossom. Strawberry Shortcake is the original character so for this show I decided to pick the doll that started it all. The sculpture design represents both current day and the sweet memories of a childhood long gone.”
Rebecca Uriarte is a self-taught mixed media artist whose sculptural works transform the art of cake decorating into lasting works of art. After decades creating elaborate cakes in bakeries, she shifted from edible creations to permanent sculptures using foam, spackling, clay, paint, paper, plastic, and crystals. Inspired by her travels and the ornate details of historic architecture, Uriarte reimagines decorative motifs as whimsical, feminine sculptures adorned with pearls, flowers and delicate embellishments. Her award-winning work has been exhibited in galleries, inviting viewers into a world where ornament, memory, and imagination come together.