Crawdaddy - Painted

Float Like A Butterfly, Sting Like A Bee. Inspired by Ali, FLABSLAB pays homage to the latest international trends with a passion for creativity that celebrates all things well designed. Founded by Nerf Creative, FLABSLAB is an independent multi-disciplinary platform bringing together international and notable contemporary artists and designers, trendsetters and design lovers. Big or small, general or intricate, the visual filtration and collaboration of ideas, aesthetics and life’s gratification with esteemed visionaries ignites FLABSLAB. In everything creative, iconic and innovative, FLABSLAB is the explicit manifestation of anything that inspires, intrigues and impresses us. Daniel Yu, also known as Dory, is a Singapore-based artist and toy designer renowned for his hand-sculpted, horror-inspired, and folklore-infused designer toys. His work is deeply influenced by mythology, history, and pop culture, blending elements of Asian folklore, sci-fi, horror, and street art aesthetics to create distinctive characters and figures. Unlike many toy designers who rely on digital sculpting, Daniel Yu hand-sculpts his figures using traditional techniques, giving them a raw, organic quality. His characters often feature grotesque, weathered textures, detailed wrinkles, and exaggerated facial features, evoking horror, mythology, and fantasy themes. Many of his works draw inspiration from Asian folklore and traditional warrior motifs, such as the Jiangshi (Chinese hopping vampire) and ancient terracotta warriors.