Akashi - 5YL Mono Edition

I’ve been using computers to make things for quite some time now, since the first 8-bit drawing programs, to the beginnings of the internet and gaming industries and now the amazing things that are being done with ultra fast processing and new input devices. Many times the projects that I work on involve the creative application of technology. I like doing all kinds of art, but particularly sculpture – digital or traditional. I make elaborate, complex structures out of resin. Some of them glow in the dark and look like little galaxies. It is a completely self-indulgent obsession with process. But they are really cool. Occasionally people let me show my art, which is the highest compliment. I guess I’m a bit of a philosophy geek, but my memory is too bad to be a good one. Ideas, however, get me excited. I’m a person who is constantly coming up with ideas. HERE is an example of a groundbreaking mobile app. Go ahead, steal it. MAKE IT! Oh wait, someone probably is already… I love it when a group of people can come together and collectively 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. About October 10 - 13, 2013 Javits Center | NYC NYCC is the second largest pop culture convention in America and the only one that takes place in the comic book, publishing, media, and licensing capital of the world -- Gotham City. Our show floor plays host to the latest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television, our panels give fans a chance to interact with their favorite creators, and our screening rooms feature premieres of films and TV shows months before they hit either big or small screens! Established in 2004, myplasticheart is a toy store and gallery dedicated to bringing the best in both the designer toy and contemporary art world together in one place. Located in the Lower East Side in New York City myplasticheart provides one of the largest selections of designer art toys anywhere. From mini figures to plush to art books and prints you will find a wide range of unique art and design products related to the designer toy culture. The myplasticheart gallery hosts monthly exhibits showcasing many contemporary underground pop and urban artists and illustrators from all over the world. myplasticheart has exhibited works by Julie West, Chris Ryniak, Shawnimals, Andrew Bell, Scott C., and Aya Kakeda to name a few. You can learn more about our gallery and shows at myplasticheartnyc.com myplasticheart also operates mphlabs, the division of the company responsible for product development in the form of limited edition art and design collectibles. Since 2006 mphlabs has produced various projects with many local artists as well as artists from overseas. You can learn more at mphlabs.com Mo. - closed Tu. - Sa. - 12:00 pm - 07:00 pm Su. - 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm