Donut Disturb  

DIMENSIONS: 26(h) x 11(w) x 11(d)

MEDIUM: Hand Bedazzled Gumball Machine with Painted Pedestal

YEAR: 2022

Behold the hand-bedazzled gumball machine containing an array of doll-size plastic donuts. With its Swarovski rose stone shimmering exterior, we’re confronted with the idea of what’s more appealing – the look or taste of something? Or can they never be separated as one sense augments the other? A symphony of pink hues, this confectionary wonderland of tiny resin donuts is multi-layered in both its contents and messaging. A donut is a symbol of self-indulgence and treating oneself…but then America also β€œruns on Dunkin” - not to mention smartphones - a visual accessory that reads as a β€œdo not disturb” sign when publicly shared by its owner. Is it any coincidence that many acrylic phone cases have these tiny toy trinkets on them? But like many β€œdowntime” delights, whether it's a quick hit of sugar or just one more game of candy crush, Simmons shows us that the line between desire and destruction can be hard to identify. 

Donut Disturb

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Pink Swarovski rose-stone embellished gumball machine filled with tiny plastic donuts.
Swarovski rose stone bedazzled gumball machine filled with small plastic donuts atop a pink pedestal that says "Donut Disturb."
"Two girls, dressed in matching pink coats, stand in a well-lit room, holding Bergdorf Goodman shopping bags. Behind them is a display of colorful and bedazzled gumball machines. The machines are creatively designed with various decorations, includin
Swarovski rose flatback stone bedazzled gumball machine standing on a pink pedestal with the playful text 'DONUT DISTURB' written on it. The machine is filled with miniature fake donuts.