T9G & Bwana Spoons “TxB” opens this Saturday at Toy Art Gallery!
Toy Art Gallery is proud to present “TxB” featuring the work of T9G and Bwana Spoons. “TxB”, as the title suggests, has Bwana and T9G customizing, designing, and mashing each other’s signature characters together in a host of mediums including paintings, murals, toys, and more!
This concept extends to production as well, as “TxB” marks the debut of the three unique vinyl figures co-designed by Bwana and T9G (who also sculpted) and produced by Toy Art Gallery!
TxB also features individual work from the artists including a new black and white zine from Bwana and a life-size Rangeas from T9G.
Bwana and T9G descend on TAG in person for the “TxB” opening on Saturday , May 26th from 7-11 PM. with a DJ, drinks, and more. Join us at Toy Art Gallery’s new showroom located at 7571 Melrose Ave. Hollywood CA 90046. “TxB” runs through June 9th.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Bwana Spoons
Hi, my name is Bwana Spoons. I am a painter, and half jack of many other trades. I heart trees, moss, and monsters. I make toys, and design shoes, bust the occasional illustration, or work on an installation. I make art. I own and run Grass Hut Art Market based in Portland Oregon. GH is a little gallery and retail space showcasing both local and global arts.
My clientele includes- Foundation Skateboards, Hurley, Converse, Dekline, Bumbleride, Threadless Select, Hessenmob, Gargamel, Super7, DC Shoe Company, and a host of others.
I have shown my arts in various corners of the earth including- Artoyz- Paris, Thrashout, Hurley Space Tokyo- Tokyo, Double Punch, 111 Minna, Super 7- San Francisco, Giant Robot, Switcheroo, TAG, Gallery 1988, Hurley Space, La Luz- Los Angeles, Subtext- San Diego, Atticus Gallery- Barcelona, Concrete Hermit- London, Motel, Compound, Grass Hut- Portland, Roq la Rue- Seattle, Outre Gallery- Sidney, Max Fish, GRNY- New York, and a pile of other places I forget.
Most recently I have worked on a few large murals and installations with Hurley in Los Angeles and Tokyo. That is fun.
T9G (TAKUJI)
T9G is a figure creator based in Tokyo.
His backbone as a toy figure sculptor allows him to create his own figure.
Uses doll eyes as an icon of his work.
Creates his original world into figures.
T9G’s work is exhibited at LOVELESS Character Aoyama, Tokyo, SFT National Art Center Tokyo (on display and for sale), “The Lobby” in the Hankyu Department Store Umeda, Osaka (solo), SILAS & MARIA (Joint Exhibition), minorityrev (exhibition) exhibition, and many others all over the world
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SKINNER x TAG | “Ghosts of the Dead Abyss” Edition Alien Argus Release Friday at Noon!
Toy Art Gallery is proud to team up with the one-and-only Skinner to release the “GHOSTS OF THE DEAD ABYSS” Alien Argus! Skinner lent his killer technique to the Mark Nagata-designed Argus with metallic blue, purple and red on a base of black vinyl.
Also available as a chase is the “Solar Death Goldfish” Argus, painting up in metallic golds, reds and oranges on a red vinyl base.
Available for $175 each this Friday, May 18th at 12PM PST, in-store at TAG’s retail showroom and at shop.toyartgallery.com!
DAVE FLORES “Bad News Travels Fast” work now available!
Work from Dave Flores’ BAD NEWS TRAVELS FAST is now available online. Check out the great selection of paintings, prints, pillows, and more HERE.
DAVE FLORES “Bad News Travels Fast ” this Friday at Toy Art Gallery!
Toy Art Gallery is proud to present Dave Flores’ “Bad News Travels Fast”, an exhibition showcasing his new design Deathead Mickey! Flores’s unique rendition of a familiar icon will be presented in in a variety of forms, from limited run t-shirts and prints to production vinyl toys and a five-foot life-size fiberglass sculpture.
“BAD NEWS TRAVELS FAST” begins Friday, Apr. 13th and runs through Apr. 30th. There will be an opening reception from 7-11 PM on Apr. 13th with a DJ, drinks, and more. Join us at Toy Art Gallery’s new showroom located at 7571 Melrose Ave. Hollywood CA 90046.
Nathan Hamill’s BELLICOSITY: A Bellicose Bunny Custom Group Show now online!
Work from Nathan Hamill’s Bellicosity: A Bellicose Bunny Group Custom Show is now online! If you missed last night’s opening here’s your chance to pick up some amazing customs from artists such as A Little Stranger, Ardabus Rubber, Cris Rose, J*RYU, Julie B., Leecifer, Luke Chueh, Martin Hsu, Miss Mindy, Nebulon5, Osirisorion, Ragnar, RsinArt, John “Spanky” Stokes, Steve Talkowski, Southerndrawl, Task One, Todd Robertson, Touma, Toybot Studios, Valleydweller, and more!
Click HERE to see the customs and make a purchase!
Be sure to check back over the next few days as more customs will be added.
BELLICOSITY runs through April 6th at Toy Art Gallery.
Nathan Hamill’s BELLICOSITY: A Bellicose Bunny Custom Group Show opens Friday @ TAG
Toy Art Gallery is proud to present Nathan Hamill’s BELLICOSITY: A Bellicose Bunny Custom Group Show! Come witness the BELLICOSITY as the following artists take on the Bunny:
A Little Stranger, Ardabus Rubber, Ayleen Gaspar, Blamo (Mikie Graham), Bob Conge, Brandon Griffith, Carson Catlin, Cris Rose, D-Lux, George Gaspar, Gris Grimly, J*Ryu, Jeremiah Ketner, Jermaine Rogers, Jester, Jon-Paul Kaiser, Josh Mayhem, Julie B., Julie West, KMNDZ, Lash, Leecifer, Luke Chueh, Martin Hsu, Miss Mindy, Nebulon5, OsirisOrion, Peap, Ragnar, Rohby, Rsin, Scott Tolleson, SpankyStokes, Steve Talkowski, Southerdrawl, TaskOne, Todd Robertson, Tomi Monstre, Touma, Toybot Studios, Valleydweller, Voltaire and many more!
“Forged by the stars and space alike, and stuff and things, the Bellicose Bunny was enlisted by top minds throughout the universe to seek out, thwart and destroy all known evil. Equipped with a pair of space goggles and the Sword of Ulyssia, he mounted his Daucus: Class 8 Rocket and embarked on his quest. Now he’s reached this galaxy and needs our help in his noble mission. Hear his cry for peace: ‘Starbunny Fields Forever!’”
“BELLICOSITY” opens Friday, Mar. 23rd and runs through Apr. 6th. The brand-new “Stealth Edition” Bunny will be for sale, as well as some BIG surprises! There will be an opening reception from 7-11 PM on Mar. 23rd with DJ Mike Turski (spinning the other kind of vinyl), drinks, the Gravy Train Poutinerie and more. Join us at Toy Art Gallery’s new showroom located at 7571 Melrose Ave. Hollywood CA 90046.
PURCHASING INFO: Customs will be available for sale first come, first serve at the opening. Any remaining work will go online at shop.toyartgallery.com the following day.
Coming Soon: Bellicosity!
Nathan Hamill’s Bellicosity: A Bellicose Bunny Custom Group Show is coming to Toy Art Gallery March 23rd. Stay tuned to the blog for some sneak peeks from the huge variety of talents who are participating in the show, including but not limited to:
A Little Stranger
Ardabus Rubber
Ayleen Gaspar
Blamo – Mikie
Bob Conge
Brandon Griffith
Brent Nolasco
Carson Catlin
Cris Rose
D-Lux
George Gaspar
Gris Grimly
J*RYU
Jeremiah Ketner
Jermaine Rogers
Jester
John Paul Kaiser
Julie B.
Julie West
KMNDZ
LASH
Leecifer
Luke Chueh
Martin Hsu
Miss Mindy
Nebulon5
Okedoki
Old Oak Tap
Osirisorion
PEAP
Ragnar
Rohby
RsinArt
Scott Tolleson
Spankystokes
Steve Talkowski
Southerndrawl
Task One
Todd Robertson
Touma
Toybot Studios
Valleydweller
Voltaire PRL
