Rigo Mortis

AdFunture provided their 3” blank Yoka panda bear vinyl figures and DKE Toys co-founders Dov Kelemer and Sarah Jo Marks found over 200 artists to participate in the Custom Yoka Show. Featuring work from 20 countries the show turns the quirky little panda into everything from a dirty thug to a sweet snail in this tremendous exhibition. Pieces range from $25 to $800 and will be available for purchase through Black Maria Gallery. The Custom Yoka Show is meant to coincide with the release of Yoka Series One, a blind boxed collectible figurine that is now available. http://www.adfuntureworkshop.com/feature_show.php?ft_id=42 Chauskoskis, the artistic alias of Mexican artist Walter Jacott, is a self-taught creator renowned in the designer toy community for his imaginative and often whimsical characters. His multifaceted career spans graphic design, painting, sculpting, and illustration. Chauskoskis’s work is deeply influenced by Mexican pop culture, including comic books, lucha libre, fantasy, horror, science fiction, and classic cartoons. These elements converge to form a unique aesthetic that blends the eerie with the endearing, resulting in a diverse array of peculiar and captivating characters. Yoka is a series of vinyl art toys created and produced by Adfunture, first released in June 2008. The collection includes figures in two primary sizes: a larger 10-inch figure and smaller 2.5-inch figures, each individually blister-packed. The Yoka series has featured numerous editions and collaborations with various artists and brands. These collaborations have made Yoka figures a canvas for artistic expression, appealing to both collectors and artists within the designer toy community. The series’ limited editions and unique designs contribute to its enduring popularity among enthusiasts.