Peeps Show II: The Return of the King

Who knew that marshmallow treats could inspire such creativity?  The Washginton Post held its second annual Sunday Source Peeps Diorama Contest in March 2008.  The contest drew more than 800 sugar-filled entries.  Check out the slide show from Peeps Show II.

My favorite?  Peep Art by Ilana Greenstein and Jane Dokko. “Their creation exudes the austerity of a museum, but within the mounted frames it’s colorful chaos. And let’s not forget: Admiring the exhibit are Andy Warhol and Edie Sedgwick themselves.” 

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Peep Art is witty and intelligent with multiple levels of meaning.  Think of Jackson Pollock and Roy Lichtenstein.  It’s pop art at its best.  Warhol would’ve loved it! 

Another personal favorite:

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Tomb of King Peepankhamunby Laura Sillers, winner of the Washington Post’s Peeps Show II

And here’s another image of these iconic snacks.  Peeps painting from Nancy Bea of www.genrecookshop.com.   

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Related MadSilence post:   Spring Peeps® Show

For more information:
 
CBS News Sunday Morning: “A Peek at Peeps“
Rita Braver on the near cult-like following of the famed Easter candy.

Peeps Documentary: “The Power of the Peep“
Matthew Beals, Producer

After the End of Art    by Arthur C. Danto (In his book Danto links the end of art as we know it with Warhol’s Brillo boxes.  Do Peeps share the blame?)

~TAB

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  1. On March 30, 2008 at 7:37 am Deborah Barlow Said:

    I thoroughly enjoyed this post. Thank you for bringing this mightly mite trend to my attention. Some are downright adorable.

  2. On March 31, 2008 at 5:22 am The Governess Said:

    Not familiar with Peeps over here in kiwiland (NZ), but would love to see our native bird incorporated somehow into the Easter festivities…ahh, now there’s an idea…lol!
    Re: Art and Fear - now that sounds like a good read - would like to hear your thoughts on it once you’ve finished reading it. I’ll try and track down a copy myself!

  3. On March 31, 2008 at 6:13 pm anthonynorth Said:

    Some interesting images there.
    Art is so varied nowadays.

  4. On April 2, 2008 at 8:51 am MadSilence Said:

    Deborah, Peeps add a bit of fun & whimsy to our lives. I have a confession to make: I don’t like to eat ‘em.

    Governess, it’s hard to believe there are no Peeps in NZ. CAB leaves Japan to visit Australia this year. Can she ship you some marshmallow treats?

    Anthony, you’re so right. It’s the nature of contemporary art…for better or worse.

    MS

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