The Omi Death Mask

Born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley of Southern California, I had a very multi-cultural upbringing. This allowed me to be influenced by a number of cultures and belief systems that tend to show up in my work, whether it be conscious or subconscious. I grew up always being around some form of art, either Chinese brush paintings on some relatives or friends wall, graffiti art along the 10 freeway during the early 90’s, or just good old-fashioned American illustration in children’s books and comics. As I grew older art and music became huge influences in my life and also kept me out of trouble. Soon the two became one when doing illustration work while in and out of school. Art school gave me the fundamental tools of drawing and painting, which you could say were beaten into me by a method of classical training. However, school also taught me everything I wanted to rebel against which I think helped me shape an artistic style. Right now I’m just trying to get recognized to gain more exposure so that I can actually make a career out of drawing and painting. Thank Thanks to all the artists who participated in our first Omi Show. Lots of great work from established and emerging artists alike. It’s an incredible feeling to see our first platform toy transformed into such amazing customs. Pics of the show pieces are up on The Omi Show Wall, and are available for purchase on the Munky King website. Also available for sale for the first time are Omi Holiday Gift Packs to display your collection. 9 DIY Omis and an Omi wall for an incredibly sweet deal! Inspired by Chinese opera and Japanese Oni masks, Omi takes a traditional form and infuses it with a designer toy aesthetic. Omi's distinct shape comes adorned with unique ears and accessories. Flip Omi upside down or sideways to create a multitude of design possibilities. Omi blurs the line between art and toys. Packaged with a frame and a removable base, collectors can hang Omi on the wall or display it on a shelf. As a 3D hanging art piece, Omi eliminates the clutter of platform toys. Multiples of the same design are the bane of blind box collecting. The versatility of the Omi platform provides many display options, so doubles are welcome! Do-It-Yourself Omis come packaged with one 3.5" Omi, an Omi Peg, and an Omi Frame with removable base. Attach the Omi to the clear acrylic frame via the Omi Peg to either hang on your wall or display on a flat surface. Omis can also be connected to each other to create new and exciting shapes. The DIY Omi is blind box assortment, so you can either pull a Monkey, Cat, Bear, or Devil. The matte white finish is perfect for customizing with acrylics, aerosol, paint markers, or anything your creativity THE LEGEND Trickster...Warrior...Revolutionary. Sick of living under the yoke of the Jade Emperor, The Monkey King staged a coup against the Kingdom of Heaven using his wits, his cunning and a very big stick. Individuality in the face of conformity is his legacy. THE TOYS In his honor we built this temple, filling it with toys that embody his rebellious and creative spirit. Cast from the hearts and minds of independent artists from around the world, these "Designer Toys" or "Art Toys" are part of an ever-growing international phenomenon. In an age where mega-conglomerates churn out mass-produced hunks of cheap plastic, these limited production-run collectibles are revolutionizing the way people think about art and toys.