DESIGNER TOY

Pink Ceramic Cookie Jar Aiko Bunny

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About this Artist

AIKO was born in Tokyo, Japan and currently resides in New York City since the mid 90’s. She received an BFA at Tokyo Zokei University in the field of graphic design and filmmaking, also MFA at The New School, NY with honor mention on Media Studies. In 1997, she assisted the earlier Brooklyn MURAKAMI’s based studio. Few years later she teamed up with two young American artists, which eventually became the seminal street art collective known as FAILE. After 5 years of putting hard work in the US and international streets, galleries and museums, she departed the group to develop her individual artist career as Lady AIKO. She utilizes mixed media on her works, such as spray paint, acrylics, latex enamels, oil bars, coffee stains, rhine stones glitter and pigments. Also she creates images with collecting with her daily documentation and photography, and applies techniques working with collaging, stenciling, silk screening and hand painting. After years of living in US , being an immigrant from from Japan, AIKO discovered American contemporary art movements such as Abstractionism , POP Art , Graffiti and Street Art. Her pieces are combination of those forms with Japanese traditional aesthetic in an innovative 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. NTWRK is a premier live-stream shopping platform that has established itself as a significant venue for art toys and collectibles. By hosting virtual festivals and partnering with renowned artists and conventions, NTWRK offers enthusiasts access to exclusive releases and immersive experiences. NTWRK organizes events like “Unboxed,” a two-day designer toy and collectibles festival featuring exclusive releases and interactive panels with industry icons. They serve as the exclusive live-streaming partner for conventions like DesignerCon, broadcasting live from the event and providing virtual attendees access to exclusive art toy releases. Through these initiatives, NTWRK has become a central hub for art toy collectors, offering unique opportunities to engage with the latest in designer toys and collectibles. Swiveling head. Comes with spray can accessory. This figure is based on stenciled art prints Nakagawa created in 2007 using New York subway posters. Traditional prints of this character were also sold at her art shows that year.

Production Details

  • Released date May 26, 2023
  • Retail Price $250.00
  • Height 12.00"
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