"Reclusively Yours" Solo Show by Vanessa Ramirez @ Stranger Factory
WHAT IS: "Reclusively Yours" is a reflection on isolation and the passage of time in the life of solitary monsters. Whether talking to an invisible friend, learning new skills, or indulging in activities like no one is watching (because no one is). These monster find the good and bad in time spent alone.'
Featuring the creature creations of Vanessa Ramirez (her linktr.ee / Features on TOYSREVIL), a total of 10 makes are launched and on show at Stranger Factory, and listed online here for your purchasing considerations.
Seen above are IG-slideshows of displays at @strangerfactory, while featured below are direct embeds from Vanessa's Twitter, where each creature (and their fiends) have their own toy-stories and characters!
One unique aspect of Vanessa's creations are the STORIES that bring a fictional "life" to them, enabling the viewer to engage with the creations beyond "aesthetics" (which is already unique to her), IMHO. There is "TOY ART", and there is "TOYLIFE" :)
Sizes range from "Dougie & Spike" (above) 6.5" x 6.5" x 6.5" / 4" x 2" x 2" and available for US$625 ... to "Kevin" (below) 5" x 5" x 7" (SOLD for US$465) - with all being one-off pieces, made in Apoxie Sculpt, Celvinyl paint/ acrylics.
Featured below are direct embeds from Vanessa's Twitter, where each creature (and their fiends) have their own toy-stories and characters! ENJOY!
Meet Stanley. He’s had a stressful year. Spending so much time alone, he has nothing else to do but think.
— Vanessa Ramirez (@vanessa_ramirez) September 11, 2021
This is 1/10 new original pcs for my solo show “Reclusively Yours” opening this weekend @strangerfactory #monster #sculpture #ReclusivelyYours
EDIT:name was wrong before 🤦🏽♀️ pic.twitter.com/WblW0pjfea
Meet Elvin. His one man sock puppet show took an awkward angry turn. New piece for my solo, Reclusively Yours @strangerfactory online sales should begin later today. #monster #sculpture #strangerfactory #ReclusivelyYours pic.twitter.com/crAt2uUjg6
— Vanessa Ramirez (@vanessa_ramirez) September 12, 2021
Meet Bramley. Nothing like an single origin cup of coffee to get the day started right. My pieces for Reluctantly Yours are now available for online purchase https://t.co/nEG6YNgMVx
— Vanessa Ramirez (@vanessa_ramirez) September 13, 2021
#monster #ReluctantlyYours #originalsrt #strangerfactory pic.twitter.com/ORxQi6IB5A
Meet Leroy. His sock puppet friend has jokes for days. My solo show “Reclusively Yours” is now open and available online @strangerfactoryhttps://t.co/nEG6YNgMVx
— Vanessa Ramirez (@vanessa_ramirez) September 13, 2021
#monster #strangerfactory #originalart pic.twitter.com/smWffsSetb
Meet Melvin. He loves being able to order his favorite toppings and not have to compromise even if it’s just pepperoni. My solo show “Reclusively Yours” is open and available online @strangerfactoryhttps://t.co/nEG6YNgMVx
— Vanessa Ramirez (@vanessa_ramirez) September 13, 2021
#monster #originalart #sculpture pic.twitter.com/26aEzU2ZwF
Meet Neville, and his invisible friend. Sharing fries with invisible friends is the only acceptable way to share fries. My solo show “Reclusively Yours” is now available @strangerfactoryhttps://t.co/nEG6YMZc3Z
— Vanessa Ramirez (@vanessa_ramirez) September 14, 2021
(link in bio) #monster #monsters #invisiblefriend pic.twitter.com/dj4PCxW5nU
Meet Albie. He likes to spend his time doodling and making lists he misplaces. My solo show “Reclusively Yours” is now available @strangerfactoryhttps://t.co/nEG6YNgMVx
— Vanessa Ramirez (@vanessa_ramirez) September 14, 2021
(link in bio) #monster #sculpture #originals #ReclusivelyYours pic.twitter.com/SWgoUaPCax
Meet Dougie and Spike. Spike is a monster’s best friend and much like Dougie, food driven. My solo show “Reclusively Yours” is now available @strangerfactoryhttps://t.co/nEG6YNgMVx
— Vanessa Ramirez (@vanessa_ramirez) September 15, 2021
#monster #sculpture #originals #ReclusivelyYours pic.twitter.com/wgPGMhwg1S
Meet Arden. His plants are his little friends and the succulents thankfully are very self sufficient.
— Vanessa Ramirez (@vanessa_ramirez) September 15, 2021
My solo show “Reclusively Yours” is now available @strangerfactoryhttps://t.co/nEG6YNgMVx
#monster #sculpture #originals #ReclusivelyYours #gardening pic.twitter.com/JwHMeA8KAj
Meet Kevin. He’s been trying to learn to make some of his favorite dishes. But this right here is his famous chili. My solo show “Reclusively Yours” is now available @strangerfactoryhttps://t.co/nEG6YNgMVx#monster #sculpture #originals #ReclusivelyYours #cooking pic.twitter.com/rBBcSghfXF
— Vanessa Ramirez (@vanessa_ramirez) September 16, 2021
