Tarnished Daydreams Feature: Montague Grimshaw (Elder) by Doktor A
TOYSREVIL: An extremely elaborate piece I have seen coming from you. Do you like to do elaborate pieces? It also mentions: "On loan to the exhibition from the Refvem collection. Listed as "Not For Sale" - is this a commission piece?
DOKTOR A: "Yes this was a commission piece that was finished not long before the show was due to open. The collector who commissioned it was kind enough to allow it to be displayed so other people had a chance to enjoy it before it gets locked away in him cabinets forever.
It was a long time in gestation this piece. The story became more complex and more layers of detail were added over that time."
PRODUCT-DETAILS: "Montague Grimshaw" measures 14.5" long and is made from Vinyl, Lead, ABS, Silk, Copper, Rubber, Steel, Epoxy, Brass, Bamboo, Polymer Clay, Found Objects, and a Vintage 1930's toy bath chair. *On loan to the exhibition from the Refvem collection*
WHO: One of the oldest of the Mechtorians, Grimshaw was in the original party sent from Earth. His memory is hazy about the old world however, as it is about most subjects these days. He spends most of his time snoozing in his mechanised Bath chair which also now doubles as his life support. He keeps the ashes of his late wife close at hand at all times for comfort, mumbling to her quietly for days on end.
WHAT-IS: TARNISHED DAYDREAMS is a solo show by Doktor A, and opened April 1st @ Iksentrik and exhibits thru April 30th. CLICK to view continued coverage of Doktor A on TOYSREVIL, as well stay tuned every "Odd Days" of the week (sans weekends) for custom-features and continued Q&A!
