Betsy
Enzensberger
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Betsy Enzensberger is a California-based pop artist who has become well known around the globe for her realistic, larger-than-life sculptures of dripping, frozen treats and other sweet-toothed delights. Betsy was born and raised in New York, graduated from Tulane University and is now based in Los Angeles artist with a studio in Mar Vista and in Palm Springs.
Resin looks like candy. It looks delicious and sweet. The shiny exterior has a wet, melting quality. Her Melting series relies on the childlike lure of sweet, sticky lollipops and popsicles to artificially instill intense desire. The colorful confections practically beg to be rescued and consumed. Bringing the kitsch, pop art theme to the 3D realm, her sculptures have a tangible, irresistible quality that delight the onlooker. Retrospect Galleries has been thrilled to bring the Betsy's distinctive sculptures to the international stage with its touring gallery program where they invariably meet with a warm reception by collectors and art lovers around the world.
ARTIST STATEMENT
"I currently sculpt larger-than-life melted treats, such as Ice Cream Cones, Lollipops and Popsicles. Recently, I added a series of bananas to the mix too. One of my inspirations has been Double Rainbows which are rare and intriguing and a favorite subject for many years now.... Recently I also created a more blended rainbow with double the stripes which doubled my workload as these delicate beauties take 12-13 days to make, where the classic rainbows take only about 7-8 days. Of course, you know I enjoy every minute I get to work on these!
Everything is made from cast resin, which is medium that I discovered about 15 years ago. Once I got my hands on this mysterious new material it was instant love. Someone asked me recently why I love resin so much. I mean, it’s messy, toxic and notoriously difficult to use. The challenge is what interests me. Overcoming obstacles, making mistakes then fixing them, being challenged by environmental conditions, injuries, studio disasters. These are all daily occurrences. In the end, I’m left with this beautiful, nostalgic, colorful, glittery sculpture. It’s a love affair."
“Resin – I love it. It’s beautiful, sexy, mysterious. There’s just something about it I can’t resist. I dream about it. I want to touch it. I want to eat it."
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Ultra Glam Trio 2021 | Betsy Enzensberger | Sculpture
Ultra Glam Trio 2021
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Bloom 1, 2021 | Betsy Enzensberger | Sculpture
Bloom 1, 2021
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Island Cruise Duo | Betsy Enzensberger | Sculpture
Island Cruise Duo
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Tropical Paradise | Betsy Enzensberger | Sculpture
Tropical Paradise
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Disco Fever Duo | Betsy Enzensberger | Sculpture
Disco Fever Duo
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'Winter Stripes' | Betsy Enzensberger | Sculpture
'Winter Stripes'
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More Color Please | Betsy Enzensberger | Sculpture
More Color Please
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'Warm Stripes' | Betsy Enzensberger | Sculpture
'Warm Stripes'
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'Tropical Vacation Trio' | Betsy Enzensberger | Sculpture
'Tropical Vacation Trio'
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'Beach Party Trio' | Betsy Enzensberger | Sculpture
'Beach Party Trio'
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'Crazy in Love Trio' | Betsy Enzensberger | Sculpture
'Crazy in Love Trio'
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'Night at the Disco' | Betsy Enzensberger | Sculpture
'Night at the Disco'
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'The Classics Duo' | Betsy Enzensberger | Sculpture
'The Classics Duo'
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Sunny Days Trio 2021 | Betsy Enzensberger | Sculpture
Sunny Days Trio 2021
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Rainbow Splat 3 | Betsy Enzensberger | Sculpture
Rainbow Splat 3
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Life of the Party | Betsy Enzensberger | Sculpture
Life of the Party
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Pastel Rainbow #1 | Betsy Enzensberger | Sculpture
Pastel Rainbow #1
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'Double Rainbow 2' | Betsy Enzensberger | Sculpture
'Double Rainbow 2'
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'Friday Night' | Betsy Enzensberger | Sculpture
'Friday Night'
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'You're the Bomb 3' | Betsy Enzensberger | Sculpture
'You're the Bomb 3'
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What Happens in Vegas... | Betsy Enzensberger | Sculpture
What Happens in Vegas...
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'Breakfast in Bed' | Betsy Enzensberger | Sculpture
'Breakfast in Bed'
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Floral Popsicle #8 | Betsy Enzensberger | Sculpture
Floral Popsicle #8
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'Copper Dipped' | Betsy Enzensberger | Sculpture
'Copper Dipped'
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