DESIGNER TOY
Yellow Astrolapin
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About this Artist
‘Mr Clement’ is the artistic pseudonym for my work as an illustrator and sculptor. My inspirations come from comics, popular culture, porn and classical music. I work to soften the traditionally highbrow fine art by mixing it with popular sub-culture from the West and the East. I am constantly exploring a new and accessible platform to present my artwork and experiment with the concept of drawing and sculpture in different contexts. I produce friendly artwork in the form of graphic novel, animation and sculpture, Simplicity and Fun are important, as I see it necessary to have a more direct and pure way for people to understand artwork and to relate themselves to the work and the world beyond. Simplicity also allows artists to break down cultural boundaries. 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. Astrolapin was created by mr clement, a London based Hong Kong artist, as the wishes of his new life in Europe a decade ago. Astrolapin is a sci-fi role, which not only possesses the adventurous spirit of an astronaut, but also the lovely and gentle character of a rabbit. Initially, it appeared in graphic novels and paintings only, and later mr clement has put forward his ideas by developing Astrolapin sculptures, animations, art toys, etc. mr clement recently has decided to refresh the design of Astrolapin by making it into two vinyl sculpture works, as part of its 10th anniversary remembrance of the birth.
Production Details
- Released date Oct 13, 2013
- Retail Price $125.00
- Height 16.00"
- Width n/a
- Edition 300
- Ratio n/a