Bella McGoldrick
Hotel du Havre Sponge Cake
Giclée print on Hahnemühle German Etching
22 x 22 in
55.8 x 55.8 cm
55.8 x 55.8 cm
Series: Works on Paper
Copyright The Artist
Bella McGoldrick is widely recognized for her extraordinary hand-drawn works that transform ordinary objects - desserts, drinks, a hotel room key, etc - into hyper-realistic compositions. Her precise draftsmanship, paired with an eye for contemporary iconography, has earned her a devoted following and critical attention across both art and design communities. Each piece speaks to themes of consumerism, nostalgia, and visual culture, rendered with a level of detail that is truly astonishing.
McGoldrick’s drawing celebrates a real Victoria sponge cake - crafted by fellow artist-baker Marko Hrubyj‑Piper - with Queensland cherries, a French plate, and a Hermès napkin. Through her finely detailed work and playful narrative (“I wanted cake, I wanted cake cake…”), she channels the sweetness of life’s small luxuries.
This piece is both personal and universal - a visual dessert that invites the viewer to savor nostalgia and the comfort of a perfectly simple delight.
