Burner Shoeuzi

A metaphoric art series for the control commercial brands have on consumers. Resale value, due to limited quantities and high desirability, coerces urban street culture into crime and quandering. Meanwhile, multimillion-dollar underground operations produce replicas for a fraction of the cost. By J-Ldn (Jack London) is UK born artist residing in Stockholm, Sweden. His work mirrors relationships between cultures and objects, that draws often emotional and though-provoking reactions from the viewer. Focusing on street and pop culture J-Ldn currently uses resin and ceramic to bring his 2D designs to life. Self-produced art toys are designer collectibles created and manufactured independently by the artist or small teams without the backing of a large toy company or mass-market brand. These toys are often highly personal, artistic expressions and are usually made in limited runs. Key Characteristics include independent creation where the artist is in control of the entire process from concept, sculpting, and painting to production and packaging. These are usually made in small batches, often 10–100 pieces, which adds to their rarity, made using materials like resin, sofubi (Japanese soft vinyl), or 3D-printed components.