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Great Wave
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A sculpture that appears to be inspired by the famous Japanese woodblock print "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai. The sculpture features a large wave with intricate details, characterized by a dynamic and swirling motion. The wave is predominantly white with blue accents, capturing the essence of water and movement. The crest of the wave is adorned with a multitude of small, stylized fish, adding a whimsical and playful element to the piece. The overall design is both artistic and visually striking, blending traditional art elements with a modern twist.Born into the greyness of England at the end of the Seventies, by the age of four Jon-Paul Kaiser knew that what he wanted to do in life was a draw. From that point he rarely strayed from that path; scribbling and doodling his way through School, College and University. After working with Porlzilla, Jon-Paul decided to go it alone concentrating at first on the toy customization scene, building up a name and strong reputation for himself with his stark Black & White custom style, influenced by comic book art, film noir & Ukiyo-e prints. This lead to him being approached by established toy producers for designs for their platform toys. Principally amongst these are Toy2R who have released numerous JPK Platforms. 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.
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- Released date Jul 9, 2015
- Retail Price n/a
- Height 9.50"
- Width n/a
- Edition 1
- Ratio 1:1