Finalists for "Best Collaboration" in the 2013 Designer Toy Awards Are…
Bearycalm by Bubi Au Yeung x Camilo Bejarano
Infected by Scott Wilkowski x Sucklord
Infected Misfortune Cat by Scott Wilkowski x Ferg
Podgonaut by Podgy Panda x Cris Rose
Real Uamou by UAMOU x RealxHead
Skullendario Azteca by Huck Gee x The Beast Brothers
Tolly by Scott Tolleson x A Little Stranger
TroubleBoys by Brandt Peters x Ferg x Playge
Young Gohst by Ferg x Grody Shogun x Playge
Some collaborations are serendipitous, some are delightful concoction and blends, and most are successful ventures - in the aesthetic sense, of course - as I am unable to discern without the knowledge of financial dividends :p
Out of the entire lists of finalists for this year's DTAs, the ones listed here has my utmost interest, as it showcases now just an item from a single person/persona, it celebrates the collaborations of artists - which personally to me, is that the future holds, for the scene to move forward and beyond it's own barriers and borders, IMHO.
It is with utmost regret I do not have a single piece from this list, but visually, I would go with Real Uamou by UAMOU x RealxHead - for a visual parallel from both artists, distinct in their own styles, but a collaborated creation which stands alone in it's own awesomeness as well.
This particular category is closed to public voting, and will be up to a closed panel of judges to choose the sole winner.
(DTA 2013 Finalists announced HERE / All listings via Designer Toy Awards Facebook)
