Jason Kronenwald makes portraits out of bubblegum:
Comprised solely of chewed gum (all colors are inherent to the gum and mixed in the mouth), every portrait is manipulated onto a plywood surface, and sealed with an epoxy resin for protection and preservation.
From the exhibition website:
Exploring the pervasive scope of “Blondeness” in contemporary culture, Kronenwald’s Gum Blondes, portraits composed completely of chewed bubblegum, offer a cross section of popular blondes from Hillary Clinton to Lindsay Lohan. Employing unconventional materials, a team of chewers and a critical practice, Kronenwald’s work positions itself directly within today’s celebrity obsessed mindframe, blurring the lines of fine art and pop culture.
This article available online at:
http://www.theatlantic.com/daily-dish/archive/2008/06/bubblegum-blondes/215405/
