The Jelly-Bean Mosaics of Peter and Roger Rocha

By Spooky on January 29th, 2010 Category: Art, Pics

Self-proclaimed King of Jelly Bean Art, Peter Rocha and his talented nephew Roger create impressive mosaics using thousands of colored jelly-beans.

The two Rochas spend up to six months creating the sweet masterpieces, understandable since thy use around 10,000 different types of jelly beans. Throughout their artistic careers, the artistic duo have created over 75 jelly-bean mosaics, commissioned by the Jelly Belly Candy Company.

Recently, Roger Rocha showcased a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at the time of her coronation, in 1952, made from 10,000 jellybeans. The 4-foot-high artwork is now on display at Fizziwig’s Sweet Emporium in Brighton, UK.

Check out a selection of the finest jelly-bean mosaics, by Peter and Roger Rocha, after the jump.

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Photo by PA

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Photo by Times Online

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George Clooney

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Elvis

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James Dean

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Larry King

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Abraham Lincoln

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Martin Luther King Jr.

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Marylin Monroe

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Margaret Thatcher

Above photos via JellyBelly


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