Brainade - Outlaw Brainpower

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. Emilio Garcia was born in Tarragona in 1981, where he studied at the School of Art and Design EADT. While pursuing his studies, he worked in various traditional animation studios in Barcelona as a layout artist and illustrator. Since 1999, he has worked as a freelance art director for international companies such as Berlitz Corporation, Hitachi, Diesel, Inditex, Metro, Vans, and The North Face, specializing in user interface design and interactive content. His work has been published in several editions of Web Design Index by Pepin Press & Agile Rabbit (2002–08) and Taschen's 1000 Favorite Websites (2003), among others. During this time, he developed a deep interest in visual culture and its intersection with technology. In 2008, inspired by the brain's remarkable capacity to adapt and reorganize itself, he transitioned to sculpture, with neuroplasticity becoming a central theme in his work.