Laurence JENK (1965) - Wrapping Bonbon Argent

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

Made in plexiglass, polyester, bronze, aluminum, marble or Murano glass, her sculptures play with color, light and the twisting movement, 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, present in prestigious public and private collections, Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters, Laurence Jenkell ranks among the most sought-after contemporary artists at international auctions.

Acquiring a Laurence Jenkell work is entering a joyful, powerful and timeless universe, where contemporary art meets emotion and collecting.