Beau Dunn

Next to tackling social and autobiographical issues, Dunn speaks to the contemporary art tradition of using toys and the concept of play as a means to reflect societies’ stereotypes, tastes, and desires.

[13][14] After graduating from Pepperdine University in 2010, Dunn joined the television pilot Up All Night where she co-starred alongside Christina Applegate, Maya Rudolph and Will Arnett.

Next to tackling social and autobiographical issues, Dunn speaks to the contemporary art tradition of using toys and the concept of play as a means to reflect societies’ stereotypes, tastes, and desires.

[16] In 2013, she released a series titled, "Plastic” featuring Barbie portraits at the Art of Elysium “Pieces of Heaven,” auction located at the ACE Museum in Los Angeles.

[20] On May 21, 2015, in London, the opening of Phillips auction “Photographs: Ultimate Contemporary” featured Dunn's media piece Glam Barbie.

[23] Dunn was a featured artist at the 2016 Art Basel Miami satellite fair with the debut of her sculptural series “Gold Digger and Sugar Daddy,” Barbie, and “Size Does Matter.”[24] On May 29, Kylie Jenner revealed images of her new “Glam Room,” featuring two Barbie portraits created by Beau, estimated to have been purchased for $20,000.00 USD.

Beau has helped lead the organization's ‘Girl Talk’ program, an arts-based self-esteem workshop established by The Art of Elysium at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to help girls who are patients of plastic surgery to improve anxiety, self-esteem, communication, empowerment, and positive self-image.

Dunn was named the ‘2020 Global Ambassador’ for Road Dogs Charity - using her platform to spread awareness and save lives.

[28] In May 2022, Dunn collaborated with London Based Jeweler Celeste Starre in releasing a 22-piece collection ranging from stacking rings and ear cuffs to statement earrings and necklaces.

Dunn has helped lead the organization's ‘Girl Talk’ program, an arts-based self-esteem workshop established by The Art of Elysium at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to help girls who are patients of plastic surgery to improve anxiety, self-esteem, communication, empowerment, and positive self-image.

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Beau Dunn in Vogue Italia, Shot by David Walden, 2012
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Barbie series, "Plastic," shot by Beau Dunn, 2012
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American model and actress Beau Dunn
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Beau Dunn at the 6th Annual, Art of Elysium Auction, 2013