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Twinkie muse: Reno artist turns snack cake into art
Nancy Peppin, a Reno artist since the 1970s, centers her work on Twinkies, inspired by Warhol’s view of everyday objects. Her series reimagines Twinkies in history, portraying famous figures like Audubon Darwin and Leonardo da Vinci as if studying the snack. She uses Twinkies for mixed media pieces and watercolor works, noting the brand’s notoriety after Hostess’ shutdown sparked renewed interest.
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