I stenciled up a Skumbo™ months ago for a show of customized Skumbos.
Well, after a few delays, the show is now up.
(The Evil Sprayed Slon)
'HIJACKED' presented by ddrprojects
features more than 50 artists who have customized a vinyl toy figure called “Skumbo.” This figure designed by Tristan Eaton and manufactured by urban toy giant Kidrobot didn’t sell well. So DDR Projects began buying up the dead stock and sent them out to artists, designers, illustrators and animators who turned the originally plain figures into extraordinary one-of-a-kind pieces.
Artists include Emek, Elizabeth Berdann, Doktor A, Matt Connelly, Kathie Olivas, David Krys, Jeremyville, Peskimo, Kenn Munk, Triclops, MCA and others.
Customizing vinyl toys is a natural offshoot of the urban toy or designer toy movement, which began in 1997 when Hong Kong artist and designer Michael Lau showed up at a toy convention with a handful of reconstructed GI Joes and collectible toys. Vinyl toys have never been the same since, as this movement has developed its own sub-culture with its heroes, rivalries and unlimited potential for growth.
Gallery Hours
Wed. - Fri. - 11:00-7:00
Sat. - 11:00-6:00
Sun. - 11:00-5:00
Location
1532 East Broadway
Long Beach, California 90802
Phone
562-590-9030
Email
info@ddrprojects.com
