‘Hapiko’ by Yosuke Ueno x Instinctoy

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Hapiko (‘Happy Girl’) is one of Japanese painter Yosuke Ueno’s most beloved characters and is no small part of the reason he’s attracted the attention of collectors worldwide. The vibrant colors in her hair and dress—representing the four DNA Nucleotides (A, C, G &T)—are her call to viewers, her method of captivating them, with her ethereal precence and her enigmatic existence.

Through a collaboration with Instinctoy, Hapiko is set to become a vinyl art toy.  First previewed at Tokyo Comic Con 2019 back in December, Hapiko will apparently be available in the OG edition (Blue, Green, Orange and Red) as well as a pastel edition.  From the promotional images—presumably prototypes—Instinctoy—well-known for their quality standards—has created a strong 3D realization of Hapiko. Her crucial colors are bold and vivd, a must. Finally, her pose amplifies our curiosity, as she leans in for a closer look, at us.

Yosuke Ueno’s Hapiko art toys are slated for release this Spring from Instinctoy.