Inspired by his Modern Family character’s alter ego Fizbo the Clown, Eric Stonestreet uses playful hues to compose this candy mosaic. As with all of his work, the adored actor and comedian prompts us to make having fun a part of daily life. This piece makes for a festive collector’s item and a reminder to never take life too seriously.
Artist: Eric Stonestreet
Title: Dylan’s Candy Bar Sweet 16 Candy Mosaic Created By Eric Stonestreet
Year created: 2017
Medium: Candy
Height (inches): 23
Signed by the artist
Signed Area: back
Width (inches): 23
Depth (inches): 2
This piece is framed.
Description of piece: Crafted with care using Sixlets, M&Ms, Jelly Beans, Gummy Bears and Fruit Sours from Dylan’s Candy Bar’s Color Your World.
Eric Stonestreet stars as Cameron Tucker on the ABC comedy series, Modern Family, a role in which he earned two Emmy Awards in the “Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series” category, in 2010 and 2012.
Stonestreet also currently hosts ABC’s toy competition series, The Toy Box. The show, produced by Mattel, gives designers the chance of a lifetime: the opportunity to bring their toy concept to life with Mattel and on the shelves at Toys “R” Us.
In 2016, Stonestreet voiced the character of ‘Duke’ in Illumination Entertainments’ box office hit, The Secret Life of Pets. He also appeared in HBO’s Emmy Award-nominated television movie, Confirmation.
Stonestreet's additional film and television credits include The Loft, Identity Thief, Bad Teacher, and American Horror Story, among others.
Stonestreet is well known for his charitable efforts and philanthropic work in his community, most notably as an ambassador for Stand Up To Cancer since 2010. A native of Kansas City, Eric is a founding member of “The Big Slick" Celebrity Weekend, during which all proceeds benefit Children’s Mercy Kansas City.
Stonestreet currently resides in Los Angeles, CA.
Proceeds from the sale of this art will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan, Kansas, which works to inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. Since 1994, the Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan has provided a safe environment and youth development services after school and during the summer for children and youth, ages 5-18. The Club provides a safe place in the critical after-school hours, especially for children and youth from disadvantaged circumstances, who might otherwise be in latchkey situations without adult supervision. The Club offers an after-school program that addresses the key areas of education, character, and leadership, healthy lifestyles, the arts, and sports & fitness. In 2017, it’s on track to serve over 2,500 members with an average daily attendance of over 1,000 children.
The Candy Mosaic Charity Auction is administered by Dylan's Candy BarN and CharityBuzz. Proceeds benefiting the individual charities will be distributed by Dylan's Candy BarN. Dylan's Candy BarN is an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.