Laurence JENK (1965) - Wrapping Bonbon Noir

Laurence Jenkell (born in 1965), nicknamed JENK, is a French artist of international renown, famous for her iconic Wrapping Bonbon sculptures. Based in the south of France, she has for over 20 years transformed a universal symbol of childhood and pleasure into a pop, contemporary work, instantly recognizable.

Made in plexiglass, polyester, bronze, aluminum, marble, or Murano glass, her sculptures play with color, light, and the twisting motion, which has become her artistic signature. Behind the apparent sweetness of her candies lies a reflection on society, desire, the environment, and collective memory.

Exhibited in more than 50 countries, part of prestigious public and private collections, Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters, Laurence Jenkell ranks among the most sought-after contemporary artists at international auctions.

Owning a work by Laurence Jenkell means stepping into a joyful, powerful, and timeless universe, where contemporary art meets emotion and collecting.