Simian Nation by MCA Evil Design x Toy2R
MCA of Evil Design & TOY2R are proud to present the new book SIMIAN NATION.
WHAT-IS: Simian Nation is 96 full color pages, 200 mm x 148 mm, soft cover with the first edition limited to 1000 copies. The book covers the evolution of MCA's signature character the 'Evil Ape' - who is shown in all his incarnations: Vinyl Figures, Qees, Stone Sculptures, Street Art, fashion & more.
The book also includes a forward by Raymond Choy (President of Toy2R) & an intro interview by Jeremyville (originally published in PEEL magazine).
REMARKS: This is Toy2R's first publication in a new series of Artist Collection Books. Not only is 'Simian Nation' TOY2R's first release in this series, it is also MCA's first book.
AVAILABILITY: Priced at US$20 (include shipping + extras) - Paypal to mca@evildesign.com (Autograph requests and whatnot to contact MCA :p). CLICK THRU to read more about the artist :)
About MCA:
Evil was born in 1991, when one of MCA's favorite entertainers, Pee Wee Herman (Mr. Paul Reubens), was arrested in an adult movie theater. Agitated by the absurd way in which Reubens was demonized by the media, MCA manipulated his mug shot, added devil horns to his head, and sarcastically wrote the word "Evil" beneath it. He printed up T-shirts and stickers with this image and began distributing them in and around Boston: Since then, Evil Design has spread throughout the world.
If you picked up Kid 606's critically acclaimed CD The Action Packed Mentalist Brings You the Fucking Jams, or own a T-shirt from Weezer's Pinkerton world tour, or from Mission of Burma's initial string of "Inexplicable" reunion shows, then you've seen his work.
MCA has also made a name for himself in the gallery world over the past few years. Aside from his highly successful collaboration show "Destroy You, NYC – MCA + MAGMO" at Orchard Street Gallery in Manhattan, he also recently had a solo show ("Simian Nation") in Boston at The Lab as well as taken part in a three man show (with Abe Lincoln Jr. & Ethos) at the Rotofugi Gallery in Chicago to name just a few.
These days, MCA is most excited about his venture into the realm of toy design. Hong Kong–based company Toy2r has released over 70 of his toys so far, including the original sculpt 5" Evil Ape figure (in various variants) and the 8" Elder Ape Qee (which also comes with a 3" MCA Qee). Other creations include: 'No Music, No Life' 2.5" Evil Ape Qee series (2 series, 33 different Qees total), A Circus Punk ("The Wizard"), a WZRD Generations Trexi in Series #2, a World Cup '06 Trexi, and a BUD for Jamungo. In the coming months, be on the lookout for MCA's original Winged Wizard figure & a Ningyo doll, both being produced by Super Rad.
"(MCA's) deceptively simple yet striking illustration style, once viewed, is instantly recognizable when seen again, making the designer/toy genre a perfect medium for his work." – IdN Magazine
WHAT-IS: Simian Nation is 96 full color pages, 200 mm x 148 mm, soft cover with the first edition limited to 1000 copies. The book covers the evolution of MCA's signature character the 'Evil Ape' - who is shown in all his incarnations: Vinyl Figures, Qees, Stone Sculptures, Street Art, fashion & more.
The book also includes a forward by Raymond Choy (President of Toy2R) & an intro interview by Jeremyville (originally published in PEEL magazine).
REMARKS: This is Toy2R's first publication in a new series of Artist Collection Books. Not only is 'Simian Nation' TOY2R's first release in this series, it is also MCA's first book.
AVAILABILITY: Priced at US$20 (include shipping + extras) - Paypal to mca@evildesign.com (Autograph requests and whatnot to contact MCA :p). CLICK THRU to read more about the artist :)
About MCA:
Evil was born in 1991, when one of MCA's favorite entertainers, Pee Wee Herman (Mr. Paul Reubens), was arrested in an adult movie theater. Agitated by the absurd way in which Reubens was demonized by the media, MCA manipulated his mug shot, added devil horns to his head, and sarcastically wrote the word "Evil" beneath it. He printed up T-shirts and stickers with this image and began distributing them in and around Boston: Since then, Evil Design has spread throughout the world.
If you picked up Kid 606's critically acclaimed CD The Action Packed Mentalist Brings You the Fucking Jams, or own a T-shirt from Weezer's Pinkerton world tour, or from Mission of Burma's initial string of "Inexplicable" reunion shows, then you've seen his work.
MCA has also made a name for himself in the gallery world over the past few years. Aside from his highly successful collaboration show "Destroy You, NYC – MCA + MAGMO" at Orchard Street Gallery in Manhattan, he also recently had a solo show ("Simian Nation") in Boston at The Lab as well as taken part in a three man show (with Abe Lincoln Jr. & Ethos) at the Rotofugi Gallery in Chicago to name just a few.
These days, MCA is most excited about his venture into the realm of toy design. Hong Kong–based company Toy2r has released over 70 of his toys so far, including the original sculpt 5" Evil Ape figure (in various variants) and the 8" Elder Ape Qee (which also comes with a 3" MCA Qee). Other creations include: 'No Music, No Life' 2.5" Evil Ape Qee series (2 series, 33 different Qees total), A Circus Punk ("The Wizard"), a WZRD Generations Trexi in Series #2, a World Cup '06 Trexi, and a BUD for Jamungo. In the coming months, be on the lookout for MCA's original Winged Wizard figure & a Ningyo doll, both being produced by Super Rad.
"(MCA's) deceptively simple yet striking illustration style, once viewed, is instantly recognizable when seen again, making the designer/toy genre a perfect medium for his work." – IdN Magazine
