Dehara, Horvath, and Sun-Min Kim are at it again with Deharavath 2 @ Giant Robot NY this weekend. Dehara will bring along his wicked character sculptures, while Sun-Min Kim brings paintings featuring Otaku and Horvath working on a one of a kind story book. Here are a few things that GR also have to say about the show and the artists.
Dehara’s hand-painted clay depictions of debauched salarymen, brutalized gangsters, happy monsters, and other unique figures stand about 5-inches tall. Although the pieces are detailed and glossy, the subtle and intentional flaws of the Japanese artist’s self-described "crummy" style project more humanity than horror, and are oddly sympathetic. His work has garnered a cult of collectors around the world, and is celebrated in books, stickers, and other merchandise. For this show, his subject will be "otaku."
David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim are best known for creating UglyDolls, the indie plush dolls that have gained a rabid worldwide following and sparked a movement of cool handmade toys. For this show, Sun-Min is preparing otaku-themed paintings and David is drawing a one-of-a-kind storybook–each page sold separately! (Parents and guardians should note that this is not an UglyDolls event, and will contain works intended for a somewhat more mature audience.)
Opening reception beings on Saturday, February 7th at 6:30 PM until 10 PM.
Giant Robot NY
212.674.4769
437 East 9th Street
New York, NY 10009
