ROTOFUGI presents ST3NCIL

Rotofugi presents ST3NCIL
Contemporary Stencil Work by Three Artists

Info posted by Rotofugi:

Featuring: Jonathan Wakuda Fischer, David Soukup and Peat Wollaeger (stenSOUL)

Stencil art has a long, long history....like ancient. The history spans from pre-historic times (where the hand may have been the very first stencil pattern) through Edo period Japan, into Europe where Picasso, Matisse and many others experimented with "pochoir" (French for stencil) and onto the streets around the globe in more modern times.

For our next exhibit we take a look at three artists working with stencils today. St. Louis -based Peat Wollaeger brings us a character-rich cartoon-inspired style with a graffiti edge and will be featuring his latest stencil series "EYEZ," Chicago artist David Soukup explores the use of stencils to create intricate architecture-inspired works and Seattle-based Jonathan Wakuda Fischer mixes Japanese themes with modern culture and vibrant colors.

Opening Reception
Friday, Feb. 27, 09
6-10PM
Snacks will be served and the artists will all be in attendance.

Exhibit continues through March 15

Address:
Rotofugi
1953 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60662

source: rotofugi.com

www.rotofugi.com

DISSECTED BEARBRICK by KAWS

DISSECTED BEARBRICK by KAWS

Posted above is a hi res pic of the Dissected Bearbrick by Kaws. This new design is slated to be Kaw's next toy release and will be made available through his Original-Fake Store in Japan. The OF Website mentions a release date of 02.28.09. Pricing varies depending on which size you get(see price guide below).

Size & Price:

• 1000% = $290
• 400% = $88
• 100% = $17
  

source: original-fake.com, kawsone.com

www.original-fake.com

YE OLDE ENGLISH DUNNY - CAPTION CONTEST

YE OLDE ENGLISH DUNNY - CAPTION CONTEST

Info posted on kidrobot.com:

Enter to WIN a complete set of Dunnys, Kidrobot Cash and Artist Customs!

Click here and enter to WIN!

Grand prize: a complete set of the Ye Olde English Dunny
Series, a $500 Kidrobot gift certificate and a custom
3-inch Dunny by UK doodler Jon Burgerman!

Two runners-up will win a 3-inch Dunny from the
doodle master and a $50 Kidrobot gift certificate.

Contest ends March 1, 2009, 12pm EST.

source: kidrobot.com

www.kidrobot.com

NEW CUSTOMS by GRIMSHEEP

Artist Grimsheep just posted this preview pic of a new series of 3" Dunnies he's working on. Could this be the new Skull Squadron series he was talking about?[details] The only information available so far is, this will be a new blind box series of about 18 Dunnies with a Golden Ticket randomly inserted in the set. Also, each piece will be appropriately priced at $45(I'm not sure if shipping is included or not). For those of you who are interested, Grimsheep is now offering Pre-Orders!!! You can e-mail him at grim@grimsheep.net for more info.

Featured Artist: GRIMSHEEP

Also:



If you head over to toycyte.com you'll see one of Grimsheep's Customs featured on their custoMonday Giveaway. Check out the contest for details, and you might get lucky enough to own one of Grimsheep's Customs for FREE!!! Good Luck!!!

direct link: Toycyte's custoMonday Giveaway

source: grimsheep.net, toycyte.com

www.grimsheep.net

MINDstyle - ART TOYS SOCIETY (ATS)

VIP Memberships are now available for MINDstyle's Art Toys Society(ATS). There are many perks that go along with this membership such as your very own VIP membership card, access to exclusive toy releases(that includes event, regional and store exclusives) and even discounts on select MINDstyle products. If you sign up now you will also receive a Hazel mini figure in the red colorway as well as Ron English's Abraham Obama Bust(Inaugural version). If you'd like to sign up or find out more about this membership program, you can send an e-mail to: emi@mindstyle.com.

source: vinylpulse.com, mindstyle.com

www.MINDstyle.com

GIANTROBOTSHIN.COM: PAPER ROBOT CONTEST

GIANTROBOTSHIN.COM: PAPER ROBOT CONTEST
Win a trip to Los Angeles to meet Shin Tanaka!!!

Info provided by: giantrobotshin.com

"Giant Robot Issue #58 is now available and contains the third paper robot template from Shin Tanaka. In combination with the previous templates found in the prior issues of GR, you can build 3 separate paper robots, or the 4-in-1 mega robot!

To commemorate the completion of the 4-in-1 Robot Paper Toy Project seen in Giant Robot magazine, Scion and Giant Robot are challenging readers to design their own paper figures for a chance to meet the master of paper figures himself and have their paper toy template distributed at the Paper Art Show in April in Los Angeles!" [direct link]

WIN A TRIP TO LOS ANGELES FOR THE INTERACTIVE PAPER ART SHOW AND MEET SHIN TANAKA!!!

Enter the contest at: www.giantrobotshin.com

Instructions:

1. Download the blank template.
2. Customize the template with your own designs -- draw, paint, use photoshop -- be creative!
3. Scan or color copy your customized template and save it to upload later.
4. Construct your figure and take a photo of the completed piece.
5. Upload your scanned template and image of the completed figure.

Grand Prize includes: A trip to LA to attend the Interactive Paper Art show at the Scion Gallery in Culver City on April 11th; inclusion of the winning entry in the art show, as well as distribution of the template to all attendees; meeting of the Master of Paper Art himself, Shin Tanaka, at the art show; a $500 check and a Giant Robot prize package.

Sample Design:


More images of Paper Robots can be seen HERE

source: giantrobotshin.com

www.giantrobotshin.com

MINOSU USHI-ONI by HUCK GEE

MINOSU USHI-ONI by Huck Gee

Info posted by Huck Gee:

Coming this Friday, February 20th, 2009 at Noon PST, Huck unleashes his Year of the Ox set. We're revisiting the world of Gold Life for this bull headed, golden armored, hammer wielding, skull crushing beastie: the legendary Minosu Ushi-Oni. According to mythos, he is the sole guardian of the secret mountain retreat of the Glorious Soaring Munks, patrolling the labyrinth-like grounds on his massive golden bull. Few have dared to trespass, and none have walked away with their heads intact... although, if you listen to what some say, Raku has seen the inside of those grounds and lived to tell the tale. Each figure is numbered, signed, and comes with shown accessories. Due to the nature of the materials, some differences should be expected in each figure. 10 figures in this set, $800 per figure. [direct link]

Limit one figure per customer.

Huck's Ebay Store (Noon PDT, Friday 02/20)


THE NEW GOLDEN TICKET A/Ps by Huck Gee

Also this Friday at Noon we are releasing Huck's alternate colorway Dunny Series 5 Golden Ticket artist proofs. As some of you may have heard, due to a factory/warehouse snafu, the original Golden Ticket Dunnys from Series 5 were accidentally shipped out to customers prematurely. To fix this error Kidrobot and Huck ran another colorway of the Golden Ticket Dunny, shown below in all his blurred out Golden glory. Why blurred? Because nobody has seen him yet, and I'm not quite sure when Kidrobot will be shipping these out to Golden Ticket holders. So, just to keep that surprise, somewhat still a surprise for them.... we blurrily present: The Great Glorious Soaring Golden Grandfather Munk! Each figure is signed and numbered, only 25 AP 3" Dunnys in this set, $100 per figure.
[direct link]

Limit one figure per customer.

Huck's Ebay Store (Noon PDT, Friday 02/20)

source: huckgee.com

www.huckgee.com

GALLERY 1988 presents TRANSCENDERS

"TRANSCENDERS" hosted by Gallery 1988 LA
Opening Reception: March 03, 09, 7-10 p.m.

"Transcenders" is the next exhibition to be hosted by Gallery 1988 LA. The artist lineup consists of Doktor A, Jason D'Aquino, Michael Page, Scott Scheidly and Jason Limon. Although not much info has been provided about this event, it still looks to be extremely promising based on the artists involved. I'm really looking forward to what's gonna be unveiled at this showcase and hopefully Gallery 1988 will provide more info as this event draws near. This show opens on 03.02.09(7-10 p.m.) and runs through 03.27.09. [direct link]

Address:
Gallery 1988 LA
7020 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 937 - 7088

Below are a few teaser shots provided by Doktor A...




source: gallery1988.com

www.gallery1988.com

KIDROBOT: MARCH RELEASES

"JAGUAR WARRIOR" DUNNY 8" by Jesse Hernandez
Jesse Hernandez’s Jaguar Warrior is fierce and ready to fight. Wearing war paint and a headdress, he is on the lookout for his elusive chase version. You can help him with the hunt starting March 5 for $75.00. Only 1500 made!


DIY STATION WAGONS by Filth
Filth strips the wood off the wagon so you can detail it exactly the way you want. This 12-inch DIY ride is limited to 200 white and 100 orange and pulls onto the lot March 19. The basic white model starts at $60.00, or upgrade to the orange model for $75.00.

source: kidrobot.com

www.kidrobot.com

THE LONG WAY HOME by KAWS

THE LONG WAY HOME by KAWS
Hosted by the Honor Fraser Gallery
Opening Reception: Feb. 21, 09 6-8 p.m.

Brooklyn based artist KAWS takes a trip to the west coast for his first ever solo exhibition in Los Angeles called "The Long Way Home", which will be hosted by the Honor Fraser Gallery. The man himself will be in attendance for the opening reception where you can expect to find vintage KAWS pieces as well as new works in the form of mixed media art, 3D sculptures and even designer toys(life-size Chum anyone?). This show opens on 02.21.09(6-8 p.m.) and runs through 04.04.09. If you plan on attending the opening reception, I suggest you try and get there early because spacing will definitely be limited for this event. [more info]

Event Address:
Honor Fraser
2622 S. La Cienega Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 837-0191

While we're on the topic of KAWS... Check out the video below of a KAWS feature that recently aired on CBS. It's a pretty interesting piece, as the iconic artist explains how the idea of KAWS came about, the evolution of his artwork and what his plans are for the future... A must see for all KAWS fans! Enjoy.



sources: vinylpulse.com, kidrobot.com, kawsone.com

www.kawsone.com
www.honorfraser.com