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Sep 07, 2010
Seen: Itokin Park Mold Making / Casting Workshop Part I
Switcheroo presented part one of Itokin Park's mold making and casting workshop on Tuesday evening in Pasadena. Each of the eight students learned how to create an RTV mold of simple objects. After laying down the desired objects into a popcorn cup or a lego-based frame, students very slowly poured the silicon mixture to form the mold. Tomorrow: demolding and casting.
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Sun-Min Kim & David Horvath – Photos from the Uglyverse (9.11)
Sun-Min Kim & David Horvath have made countless kids and young-at-heart adults deliriously happy with their line of Uglydoll plush toys. Both artists will be at Giant Robot 2 on Saturday, September 11th (6:30 – 10:00 PM) for Photos from the Uglyverse, a different kind of ugly art show. You did know that the Ugly Dolls live amongst us, didn’t you? Well they do and this show reveals the photographic proof. Expect limited-edition prints of Ugly-rific photos from the new Uglydolls book project as well as some one-off prints. Time to get Ugly.
Giant Robot 2
2062 Sawtelle Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
310.445.9276
Joe Ledbetter – Bunny-Bot for the Analog Playset Custom Show (9.18)
Here’s a look at ‘Bunny-Bot’, Joe Ledbetter’s custom for the previously mentioned Analog Playset custom toy show/auction. The Mr. Bunny pilot/driver concept works well here as does the mean/scary robot face. For more on the show and the resin ‘bot figure, check out our initial post.
Atticus Clothing
7664 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Amanda Visell x Itokin Park – Bed Monster Release Party (9.11)
Bed Monster is almost here. Amanda Visell and Itokin Park will release their collaborative resin figure set this Saturday, September 11th 2010 (7-10 PM) @ the Switcheroo Workshop in Pasadena. Drawn by Amanda and hand-cast by Itokin Park, the whimsical Bed Monster set includes the Bed Monster, the unsuspecting victim (w/pillow) and a toy chest’s worth of accessories including a mini teddy bear, mini Dragon Scout, mini ‘phunt, mini ‘nade, and a pair of slippers. Limited to just 25 hand-painted, hand-cast sets, Bed Monster will be available for $450 per set. If you can’t make the opening but would like to purchase a set, drop Amanda an email.
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Jesse Hernandez for OMCA’s VIVO: Days of the Dead 2010 (10.6)
Jesse Hernandez is one of ten artists selected by the Oakland Museum of California to create an installation for the upcoming VIVO: Days of the Dead 2010 exhibit (10.6 – 12.5), the museum’s 17th annual Dia De Los Muertos celebration. Jesse’s installation as well as those from the other participating artists will be featured in the Museum’s Gallery of California Art. In addition to the installation, Jesse’s Mictlan character figures prominently in the Museum’s promotion of the show.
The four sides of Jesse’s elaborate ‘El Templo Teotl’ installation each honor a particular Aztec God and are painted in the color matching the particular sacred direction. Built out of wood, the temple features four steps and measures 10 feet high at the top. As you might guess, Jesse’s been hard at work on the installation and has completed the Northern (black) side honoring Tezcatlipoca as well as the Western side (red) honoring Xipe Totec. Hit the jump for behind-the-scenes and progress shots of the work.
Through his original art across multiple mediums including original paintings, illustrations, prints, and art toys Jesse has honored the rich history of the Aztec culture and in doing so promoted greater cultural awareness. The selection of his ‘El Templo Teotl’ to be displayed within the Oakland Museum of California stands as a new milestone in his artistic career and journey. Props.
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