Piñatarama | Group Show - Mexico
January 27, 2010 on 5:45 am | In toys, exhibitions, characters | No Comments
The piñata’s associated with the Latino culture, but historians point to Asia (especially China) as its actual point of origin. It’s supposed that the famous traveler Marco Polo’s visit to that nation, he saw how the Chinese created colorful animal figures covered with paper, which is hung with ornaments, and were used in the New Year celebrations. As a good observer, Polo brought Europe the idea of these early piñatas. Although housed in various regions of their religious significance, today, is considered a symbol of fun and entertainment.
Between contemporary design of characters and this popular tradition the project aims to let ourselves be surprised by the unexpected results arising from the interpretation of these characters by Mexican artisans who made them. And give the viewer a particular facility where the 30 piñatas “design” reflect the contemporary look of mixtures, juxtaposition and appropriation, in this case an object culturally ingrained in Latin America. Mexican artisans Ricardo Linares and Lorenzo García will be constructing the piñatas based on the designs of 25 worldwide artists including Cupco, Cecy Meade, Apak, S.britt, Snaggs, Tado, David Gamez, Gaston Caba, Sonni, and many more!
Gallery Vertigo | Mexico City | February 3rd, 2010
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Treeson Bubblefun !!
May 11, 2009 on 8:02 am | In toys | 2 CommentsThis is my bubble toy for the brand new Treeson Bubblefun. Please order or get more information at www.crazylabel.com. Thanks Bubi for the kind invitation to this supercute project!
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“Ghostboy” Custom Paper-Toy
January 8, 2008 on 2:09 pm | In toys | 2 Comments
“Ghostboy” is the new papertoy creation from Illectronics. This is my “Hoodie” custom version. Hope you like it !!
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“The X’mas Joyful Wonderland” Tuen Mun Trend Plaza, Hong Kong
December 18, 2007 on 4:50 pm | In toys, exhibitions, illustration | 3 Comments
From 15th Dec to 1st Jan you can find my X´Mas decoration & exhibition in Hong Kong. Shoppers who purchase $100 or above in the Tuen Mun Trend Plaza, City Landmark, Skyline Plaza, Shatin Centre, Shatin Plaza, Fanling Centre, Fanling Flora Plaza, Dawning View, Citimall, Hop Yick Plaza & Manhattan Plaza can participate the game “X’mas Bingo! Bell” to win the limited edition gifts. All gifts could be redeemed exclusively and they are not for sale.
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Atreyu at the Savill Garden
October 19, 2007 on 2:22 am | In toys | No Comments
Lovely picture of my toy Atreyu at the Savill Garden, The Royal Landscape @ Windsor, UK.
Photo taken by Doc18.