What's Happening In The Art & Toy World (March/28/2011)
"Contemporary Figurative Modification" at Toy Art Gallery is a six-man group show which launches April 2nd and showcases toy-mods from Brent Nolasco, Leecifer, Jim Koch, TaskOne, Bob Conge and nerviswr3k. Man, this sounds like an awesome show already!
Shown below is a WIP-shot of TaskOner's collaboration diorama display with Jay222 for the show [via]. Awesome is too often used a word, but this image sure fits it to a T!
The works of Eric Broers (aka PHONETICONTROL) for Wix Lounge for his show "Forest For The Trees" [blogged] launched March 24th. Shown above are 24-snaps, including live-painting by Eric. Click for full-screen viewing.
Installation and opening views from Rotofugi, Chicago - for Andrew Bell's solo show LOVE THE END (previews blogged) with 39 images in slideshow above - full viewable in full-screen by clicking HERE.
Dai Kaiju Card Monster Custom Toy Show Benefit Sale for the victims of the Japan earthquake is now online here.
"Ilanena, Fig-lab and the talented group of international artists who participated in the Dai Kaiju Card Monster Custom Toy Show last month have all agreed to donate 100% of the proceeds from the Show sales to relief for the victims of the disaster in the Tohoku region of Japan."
Shawn had a "birthday wish". In assistance of his wish, he had set aside $1,000 to give away to the Red Cross to aid relief efforts in Japan ~ in 10-cent increments for every person who joins the Facebook fan page for his "Angry Panda" character. In addition, Cody Arnoux (who plays soccer for the MLS team Real Salt Lake) has a;so pledged to sponsor the second $1,000.
