deharavath @ gr2 (april 19)
DEHARAVATH is a group art show featuring the work of Yukinori Dehara, David Horvath, and Sun-Min Kim @ GR2 this coming April 19 (show runs til May 14)known for his hand-painted 5-incher tall clay depictions of debauched salarymen, brutalized gangsters, happy monsters, Dehara primary subject for this show will be his Zombie Children = *coolness*
collectively known as the creators of UglyDolls, David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim will be making one-of-a-kind framed prints, drawings, paintings, and handmade plush surprises, and also including a special Ice Bat kaiju figure made in conjunction with Dehara = *double-coolness*
meanwhile click HERE for full press release and have a peep below at a sample of Dehara's work, given as a wedding gift to Horvath & Kim [image via Skullbrain]
April 19 - May 14, 2008
Reception: Saturday, April 19, 6:30 - 10:00
GR2
2062 Sawtelle Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
gr2.net
(310) 445-9276
Giant Robot is proud to host Deharavath, a group art show featuring the work of Yukinori Dehara, David Horvath, and Sun-Min Kim.
Dehara's hand-painted clay depictions of debauched salarymen, brutalized gangsters, happy monsters, and other unique figures stand about 5-inches tall. Although the pieces are detailed and glossy, the subtle and intentional flaws of the Japanese artist's self-described "crummy" style project more humanity than horror, and are oddly sympathetic. His work has garnered a cult of collectors around the world, and is celebrated in books, stickers, and other merchandise. For this show, his subject will be "zombie children."
David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim are best known for creating of UglyDolls, the indie plush dolls that have gained a rabid worldwide following and sparked a movement of cool handmade toys. For this show, the duo is making one-of-a-kind framed prints, drawings, paintings, and handmade plush surprises. Horvath and Kim promise that everything will be all new, including a special Ice Bat kaiju figure made in conjunction with Dehara.
A reception for the artists will take place from 6:30 - 10:00 on Saturday, April 19. For more information about the opening, the artists, GR2, or Giant Robot magazine, please contact:
Eric Nakamura
Giant Robot Owner/Publisher
eric@giantrobot.com
(310) 479-7311
