Seen: Dehara — Satoshi @ Giant Robot 2

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On Saturday, Japanese artist and wild man Dehara opened his latest solo ‘Satoshi’ @ Giant Robot 2.  As is his tradition and practice, Dehara created a dizzying number of original clay figures, this time focused around Satoshi, the downtrodden and under-sexed Salaryman (office work), his only ‘pal’ Morlin – a crazed sex beast, as well as his wife and daughter who belittle him at any opportunity.  As you might expect, the figures are bold, irreverent, and  often times quite sexual.   In short, these are not your grandmother’s toys.  And that’s what makes them quite appealing to many collectors and fans.  This time around, Dehara included sketches with each of the original clay figures which are packaged in nuveou-blister style.

If you’re a fan or have never had the chance to experience Dehara’s unique figures in person, his newest show is definitely worth the trip to Giant Robot 2 in West LA.