CAMAZOTZ PINK NIGHTSHADE

Having grown up on the West Coast most of my life and coming from a family of uber ‘antique’ collectors and artists, my eclectic upbringing was filled with a wide range of ’Pop’ ephemera. Many of those inspirations now show up in my work and stem from the backdrop of my childhood. The Subject of my paintings is a world of side-show icons, deviant Animalia, and ‘masked’ glorified cartoon alter egos. I utilize these icons and character cultures as antithetical counterparts to what we are lead to believe as being innocent and socially acceptable. Although misfits on the surface, a sense of relation is understood, secret from the public - we are all misfits; hiding behind animated personas, odd and beautifully unusual. Who is it that we relate to? The lonely little boy hiding in a bear suite, the evil lustful pool-hall wolf, the sexualized little girl who secretly wants more. The environment and its limited population are meant to conjure these questions, the viewers are confronted with fi Zectron is a prominent figure in the indie designer toy scene, celebrated for his imaginative creations that blend retro horror, science fiction, and kaiju aesthetics. As a sculptor and designer, he has significantly influenced the resurgence of keshi-style mini figures and soft vinyl art toys. Zectron frequently collaborates with other artists and producers in the designer toy community. Notable partnerships include working with Eric Nilla and Joe Whiteford on resin figures inspired by classic horror films. His collaborations often result in unique, limited-edition pieces that are highly sought after by collectors. With more than 20 years experience, the Unbox team can guide you through the entire process of 3D form creativity with the highest level of professionalism expected by our customers. Our experienced, flexible and friendly workforce are based globally with staff on hand to communicate our process to you in fluent English, French, German, Cantonese, Mandarin and Japanese.