Ceramic Nancy PEZ dispenser opens into a flower vase
Artist Sarah Duyer's latest creation is a ceramic PEZ dispenser featuring the character Nancy, which doubles as a flower vase. The piece showcases Duyer's artistic skills and love for the character, highlighted in a video where she places flowers inside. This unique artwork has garnered attention on social media, bringing joy to viewers.
- ▪The ceramic PEZ dispenser features a head of the comic character Nancy.
- ▪It can be used as both a dispenser and a vase for flowers.
- ▪The piece was commissioned by @athenaeumcomicart and showcases Sarah Duyer's artistic talent.
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 17:06:32 +0000 |
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Ceramic Nancy PEZ dispenser opens into a flower vase Popkin 10:06 am Fri May 29, 2026 neftali/shutterstock.com I came across the ceramics of artist Sarah Duyer today. I adore this ceramic giant PEZ with a Nancy head. You can see a video of the piece in all its glory here. The video shows the scale of the piece as the artist opens it and places some beautiful orange flowers inside. The fact that it can also be used as a vase makes it even better. Seeing this lovely artwork on my feed cheered me up today.
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