choegal release event & signing with david choe @ gr2 (dec 23)
Giant Robot is proud to host a "CHOE GAL" release party attended by artist David Choe. From 6-8pm on Tuesday, December 23rd 2008 - Choe will be on hand @ GR2, Los Angeles - to sign Choegal figures, as well as the brand new issue of Giant Robot. In addition to writing his regular column, he provided cover art and design elements found throughout the magazine. [CLICK THRU for write-up about David Choe, the artist].
Standing 8 inches tall - "Choegal is the first full scale toy designed by David Choe. Featuring wooden mechanical parts, each doll has been painstakingly crafted to David Choe's specification and complex art style. Each doll has a multi-face feature, just turn the knob on top of her hat to reveal three different facial expressions - happy, sad, and angry. The arms are articulated with spring joints for multiple poses. No plastic parts have been used in the toy or packaging for an environment friendly product. Produced by Ningyoushi in association with Upper Playground." - Limited to 1,000 pieces @ US$45-per - Ningyoushi currently has the figure on order HERE.
David Choe signing @ GR2
WHO IS: Raised on comic books, affected by street art, and inspired by crime, women, and music, Choe has developed a unique and restless style that is effortless yet meticulous and focused yet dirty. Since the artist contributed his first illustration to Giant Robot magazine in 1997, he has exhibited in solo shows around the world (at all three Giant Robot galleries as well as in Paris, Tokyo, and London) and also been featured on VBS-TV's popular Thumbs Up! series.
[Earlier Prototypes]
Standing 8 inches tall - "Choegal is the first full scale toy designed by David Choe. Featuring wooden mechanical parts, each doll has been painstakingly crafted to David Choe's specification and complex art style. Each doll has a multi-face feature, just turn the knob on top of her hat to reveal three different facial expressions - happy, sad, and angry. The arms are articulated with spring joints for multiple poses. No plastic parts have been used in the toy or packaging for an environment friendly product. Produced by Ningyoushi in association with Upper Playground." - Limited to 1,000 pieces @ US$45-per - Ningyoushi currently has the figure on order HERE.
David Choe signing @ GR2
2062 Sawtelle Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 445-9276
WHO IS: Raised on comic books, affected by street art, and inspired by crime, women, and music, Choe has developed a unique and restless style that is effortless yet meticulous and focused yet dirty. Since the artist contributed his first illustration to Giant Robot magazine in 1997, he has exhibited in solo shows around the world (at all three Giant Robot galleries as well as in Paris, Tokyo, and London) and also been featured on VBS-TV's popular Thumbs Up! series.
[Earlier Prototypes]
