Kevin Champeny’s iCarly gummy bear chandelier isn’t just a colorful centerpiece; it’s a cultural icon. Originally hand-crafted in Kevin’s New York studio, this chandelier gained national fame when it appeared on the hit Nickelodeon show iCarly in 2012.
The story began when Kevin created the piece as a personal artistic experiment. A friend who owned a store in Tribeca offered to display it, and by chance, a Nickelodeon producer walked in, fell in love, and purchased the piece for the show’s set. From that point on, the chandelier became an instantly recognizable part of iCarly’s visual identity.
Unlike typical lighting fixtures, Kevin’s chandelier is made from thousands of hand-cast resin gummy bears, each sculpted, molded, dyed, and suspended individually. The bears are tied to transparent threads that hang from a structured metal frame, forming a perfect glowing sphere.
This process blends Kevin’s sculptural precision with playful pop art aesthetics. The result is a resin chandelier that balances whimsy and craftsmanship in equal measure.
Highlights of the piece:
After iCarly, demand for the gummy bear chandelier exploded. Interior designers, collectors, and fans began requesting their own versions, ranging from miniatures to 3-foot-wide installations.
Kevin responded by expanding the design into:
The chandelier evolved into more than décor, it became a statement piece in the world of mosaic pop art, blending fine art technique with nostalgic charm.
Kevin’s process is meticulous. It begins with sculpting a perfect miniature gummy bear prototype. From there:
This technique has become Kevin’s signature across many works, part gummy bear sculpture, part functional resin art, all hand-built in his studio.
The chandelier’s popularity isn’t limited to Nickelodeon fans. It’s now a favorite among:
Kevin’s chandeliers have been shipped globally, with options for custom sizing, lighting integration, and even ombré color transitions. He remains the sole creator of these works, preserving authenticity and craftsmanship.
A Nickelodeon producer discovered the chandelier in a Tribeca shop and purchased it directly for the iCarly set.
They are sculpted from durable, dyed resin, completely non-edible, and hand-crafted to look realistic.
Each chandelier contains over 3,000 hand-cast gummy bears.
Yes. Kevin regularly works with designers and collectors to create custom chandeliers, wall sculptures, and resin lighting installations.
Kevin Champeny’s iCarly gummy bear chandelier started as a creative experiment and became an internationally recognized piece of pop art. Today, it continues to light up rooms, conversations, and design portfolios worldwide.
Interested in owning your own gummy bear chandelier?
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These works and more are featured in his broader Gummy Bear Art for Modern Interiors, where Kevin transforms candy nostalgia into bold artistic statements.
View the full collection of Kevin’s Gummy Bear Artworks and discover which piece speaks to you.