Gum Art

Posted by Jenny Altieri on Apr 28, 2011 in Telegram Past News

GUM ART
Below is an example of gum art, the artist of these pictures and sculptures is Jamie Maraccini. He is well known for making his creations from used gum for over 20 years. He uses massive amounts of gum to make his work while taking thousands of hours at a time to finish. He likes being really creative while making things bright and colorful. So far Jamie has created over 30 works of art and is still going today.

       

Title: Hands On Sticks
Dimensions: 24” x 36”
# of Pieces of Gum: 4212
Date Started: 7/99
Date Completed: 7/04

Title: Lost Love
Dimensions: 8″ x 10″
# of Pieces of Gum: 97
Date Started: 4/90
Date Completed: 7/91