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YORK PEPPERMINT PATTIE
- Year2004
- Material
Carved out of stone, then cast in stainless steel.
- Size
2.5”h X 6”w X .5”d
Description:
The York Peppermint Pattie is not just a sweet confection, it’s a connection to simpler times in American life.
- Robin Antar
The “York Peppermint Pattie” evokes memories of childhood indulgence, convenience store visits, and the recognizable "get the sensation" advertising campaigns that dominated U.S. media in the 70s and 80s. By casting the pattie in stainless steel - a material symbolic of American industry – Robin Antar immortalizes a fleeting treat, contrasting its ephemeral nature with the lasting impact of industrialization and popular culture. This piece invites viewers to reflect on how commercial products, even simple ones like candy, become embedded in our sense of identity and collective nostalgia.
