By Andrew Lewis
When I decided to visit a local art exhibition, I didn't expect to find such an engaging treat waiting for me when I got there. Artist Nicola Freeman came up with these enchanting, fun sculptures as a part of the degree show at the University of Wolverhampton.
The four pieces on show (Love Hearts, Sweetie Watch, Sweetie Necklace, and Lolly Pop) made the heat and the noise of the exhibition worthwhile for me. I'm a fanatical consumer of Love Hearts, and seeing a giant statue of my candy store peccadillo really made my day. The giant sweeties were a hit with the rest of the visiting public, too. Everyone seemed to have a smile on their face as they were walking around the oversized confectionery.
I couldn't help wondering how the pieces were made, and the realism of the work made me hope that they were actually edible. Sadly, this wasn't the case, but the heavyweight giant sweets are much more than just eye-candy. I was lucky enough to spend some time talking to Nicola about her work, and the processes that she used to create such a successful piece.
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