Roberto Benavidez
robertobenavidez.bsky.social
Roberto Benavidez
@robertobenavidez.bsky.social
Halfbreed, South Texan, queer artist specializing in the piñata form, living in Los Angeles
Abstract Piñata No. 16
February 10, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Abstract Piñata
Opening today at Wasserman Works in Detroit
February 1, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Human Hybrid Piñata No. 2
2020
July 14, 2023 at 7:01 PM
Human Hybrid Piñata
2020
July 13, 2023 at 6:31 PM
Portfolio Day:
I’m a piñata artist drawing inspiration from medieval art and nature.
robertobenavidez.com
July 11, 2023 at 5:45 PM
Cutest, tiniest little mama stray lives in our yard!
July 2, 2023 at 5:41 PM
In the current issue of Four Seasons Magazine (Summer 2023)
June 21, 2023 at 3:23 PM
Lagomorphs: Rabbits and Hares in Contemporary Craft is now open at Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton, MA

https://fullercraft.org/event/lagomorphs-rabbits-and-hares-in-contemporary-craft/
June 6, 2023 at 3:47 PM
Process photos from previous works

I use balloons as the base for my piñata forms and build out using paperboard and tape - then add layers of paper and glue to finish the paper mache sculpture.

For @paintedfoot.bsky.social
May 27, 2023 at 9:37 PM
Life-size cardinal piñatas

Cardinals No. 7 & 8
2023
May 27, 2023 at 6:18 PM
Hi! I mainly post images from and info about my piñata-based art practice

Illuminated Piñata No. 6 (2018) will be in the group exhibition Lagomorphs: Rabbits and Hares in Contemporary Craft at the Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton, MA

The exhibition opens June 3rd and closes January 2024
May 22, 2023 at 8:23 PM