Blown Away Bob

Los Angeles based artist Josh Mayhem's lifelong habit of collecting children's playthings has fueled his passion for transforming said toys into objects d'art. Among his best-known pieces are those constituting his “Blown Away” series, in which mass-produced forms are covered in strands of resin and layers of acrylic paint to create gravity-defying drips that give the impression of the work being deconstructed by a strong wind. The popularity of this aesthetic has led to Mayhem winning the Custom of the Year (Fan) award at the 2019 Designer Toys Awards, multiple releases with the many of the worlds top designer toy artists and producers, participating in TRASHed: Art of Recycling at Coachella Festival, and solo exhibitions at Clutter Gallery in Beacon NY, Bruce Lurie Gallery in Los Angeles CA (as well as an artist residency) , PIQ Grand Central Terminal in NYC, and The Crown Collection Gallery in both Denver and Los Angeles. In the process of creating his coveted sculptural works, Josh Mayhem uses gallery-quality canvases as drop cloths. As each becomes decorated with an accumulation of colorful drips, patterns begin to emerge in the artist's mind. Augmenting each one with coatings of synthetic resin and additional paint splashes, these works Farmer Bob is a distinctive art toy character created by South Korean artist Jo Young Woon in 2014. Produced in collaboration with Finding Unicorn (F.UN), Farmer Bob has become a notable figure in the global art toy community, celebrated for his whimsical design and thematic versatility. Farmer Bob is characterized by his round, endearing face, often depicted with a calm or contemplative expression. His design exudes a minimalist yet charming aesthetic, making him easily recognizable among collectors. The character has been featured in various themed series, each presenting Farmer Bob in different imaginative scenarios.