Explosion Molly

Molly is a designer toy character created by Hong Kong-based artist Kenny Wong. She is a distinctive figure in the world of collectible art toys, known for her big, expressive eyes, pouty lips, and signature short bob hairstyle. Often depicted wearing stylish outfits or costumes, Molly has a slightly aloof yet curious expression, which adds to her charm. Kenny Wong introduced Molly through his collaboration with Pop Mart, a leading designer toy company. Over time, Molly has appeared in various themed collections, such as Molly in Wonderland, Circus Molly, and Zodiac Molly, among others. The character’s popularity has led to limited-edition releases, blind box series, and even collaborations with major brands. Los Angeles based artist Josh Mayhem's lifelong habit of collecting children's playthings has fueled his passion for transforming said toys into objects d'art. Among his best-known pieces are those constituting his “Blown Away” series, in which mass-produced forms are covered in strands of resin and layers of acrylic paint to create gravity-defying drips that give the impression of the work being deconstructed by a strong wind. The popularity of this aesthetic has led to Mayhem winning the Custom of the Year (Fan) award at the 2019 Designer Toys Awards, multiple releases with the many of the worlds top designer toy artists and producers, participating in TRASHed: Art of Recycling at Coachella Festival, and solo exhibitions at Clutter Gallery in Beacon NY, Bruce Lurie Gallery in Los Angeles CA (as well as an artist residency) , PIQ Grand Central Terminal in NYC, and The Crown Collection Gallery in both Denver and Los Angeles. In the process of creating his coveted sculptural works, Josh Mayhem uses gallery-quality canvases as drop cloths. As each becomes decorated with an accumulation of colorful drips, patterns begin to emerge in the artist's mind. Augmenting each one with coatings of synthetic resin and additional paint splashes, these works